Brueghel

American  

[broi-guhl, broo-, brœ-guhl] / ˈbrɔɪ gəl, ˈbru-, ˈbrœ gəl /

Or Bruegel

noun

1. Breughel.

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Brueghel British  

/ ˈbrøːxəl, ˈbrɔɪɡəl /

noun

1. Jan (jɑn). 1568–1625, Flemish painter, noted for his detailed still lifes and landscapes

2. 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

3. his son, Pieter , called the Younger . ?1564–1637, Flemish painter, noted for his gruesome pictures of hell

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Example Sentences

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

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

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

Among the highlights was Jan Brueghel the Younger’s 17th-century allegorical paintings of the five senses.

From New York Times

Check out Jan Brueghel the Elder’s vivid, meticulous 1615 work “Flowers in a Basket and a Vase” or Claude Monet’s meditative 1899 oil painting, “The Japanese Footbridge.”

From Washington Post