Brueghel
Americannoun
noun
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Jan (jɑn). 1568–1625, Flemish painter, noted for his detailed still lifes and landscapes
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his father, Pieter (ˈpiːtər), called the Elder . ?1525–69, Flemish painter, noted for his landscapes, his satirical paintings of peasant life, and his allegorical biblical scenes
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his son, Pieter , called the Younger . ?1564–1637, Flemish painter, noted for his gruesome pictures of hell
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Brueghel the Younger was famed for his lively depictions of village life, and sometimes known as “Hell Brueghel” because of his fantastical depictions of infernal and grotesque scenes.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
Less decipherable are a pastel-toned Julie Andrews and a take on Jan Brueghel the Elder’s “The Temptation of St. Anthony” that’s even darker than the original.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 30, 2022
Eighteen works sold for record prices for the artists, who ranged from the 17th century Flemish painter Jan Brueghel the Younger to the 20th century photographer Edward Steichen.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2022
Among the works are paintings by 17th century Flemish artist Jan Brueghel the Younger and Spanish impressionist Joaquin Sorolla, according to the list.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2022
As Holbein illustrated the Moria, we should wish to possess the Colloquia with illustrations by Brueghel, so closely allied is Erasmus's witty clear vision of incidents to that of this great master.
From Erasmus and the Age of Reformation by Huizinga, Johan
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