Artwork

The Strife of Lent with Shrove-Tide

The Strife of Lent with Shrove-Tide, by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, unspecified, 1555
The Strife of Lent with Shrove-Tide, by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, unspecified, 1555

The Strife of Lent with Shrove-Tide is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Pieter Brueghel the Elder. It dates from 1555 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

The painting is called The Strife of Lent with Shrove-Tide.
It was created by Pieter Brueghel the Elder in 1555.
The artist likely explored themes of contrasting ideas in this work, which might be interesting to learn more about.
You can find this painting at the Statens Museum for Kunst to learn more about the artist's style and explore similar works by Pieter Brueghel the Elder.

Overview

The Strife of Lent with Shrove-Tide is a 1555 painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, a prominent figure in the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance. The work is part of the Northern Renaissance and is currently held in the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene that likely explores contrasting ideas, possibly related to the themes of Lent and Shrove-Tide, suggesting a narrative that pits abstinence against indulgence.

Technique & Style

Bruegel's innovative approach to genre painting is evident in this work, which showcases his ability to capture everyday life in a large-scale format, influencing later artists of the Dutch Golden Age.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pieter Brueghel the Elder

Artist

Pieter Brueghel the Elder

Pieter Bruegel (also Brueghel or Breughel) the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; c.