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Pieter Bruegel the Elder 70 High Resolution Images

Pieter Bruegel the Elder 70 High Resolution Images

Discover the mesmerising work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569), the renowned Flemish artist celebrated for his intricate landscapes and vivid portrayals of everyday life.

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Discover the mesmerising work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569), the renowned Flemish artist celebrated for his intricate landscapes and vivid portrayals of everyday life.

This download features 70 hi-res images, in jpeg format, by the artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

The images are all 600dpi and range in size from 3073 pixels wide/tall to 15647 pixels wide/tall.

The pictures are out of copyright and in the public domain, so you are free to use them in whatever way you’d like, including commercial use.

Born in Breda, in the Duchy of Brabant (now The Netherlands), Pieter Bruegel the Elder is often celebrated for his masterful ability to capture the daily life and customs of his time.

Bruegel trained under the painter Pieter Coecke van Aelst and later joined the Antwerp Painter's Guild.  His early works include detailed drawings and engravings, showcasing his keen eye for observations and intricate detail.  However, it was his paintings that cemented his reputation as a leading figure in Northern Renaissance art.

One of Bruegel's most famous works is 'The Peasant Wedding' (1567), a lively scene that offers a glimpse into the everyday life of 16th-century peasants.  His landscapes, such as 'The Hunters in the Snow' (1565) are renowned for their atmospheric depth and subtle use of colour, capturing the changing seasons and human interaction with nature.

Bruegel's art often carried a moral or philosophical message, subtly critiquing societal norms and human folly. His work 'The Tower of Babel' (1563) is a prime example of this, reflecting on the Biblical tale and the consequences of human ambition.

Another notable painting is 'The Triumph of Death' (1562), a haunting depiction of the omnipresence of death, illustrating the medieval preoccupation with mortality.

Bruegel's influence extended beyond his lifetime. His sons, Pieter Brueghel the Younger and Jan Brueghel the Elder, followed in his footsteps, becoming notable artists in their own right.

Today, Pieter Bruegel the Elder's works are celebrated for their detailed craftsmanship, profound social commentary, and their ability to convey the essence of human experience.

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