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

“Yes, they called it the Brueghel, but they had no idea it actually was!”

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

The only painter that interested him who was at all unexpected was Brueghel the Elder.

From Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)