Who painted Proverbs?

Proverbs was painted by Pieter Brueghel the Younger in 1607.

Where can I see Proverbs?

Proverbs is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Proverbs?

Proverbs is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Can I buy a print of Proverbs?

Museum-quality prints of Proverbs are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Proverbs

Pieter Brueghel the Younger , 1607

Proverbs is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Pieter Brueghel the Younger. It dates from 1607 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Proverbs is a 1607 oil painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish Baroque artist known for replicating and interpreting his father Pieter Bruegel the Elder's compositions.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a lively scene with numerous figures, animals, and objects, set amidst rolling hills and a blue sky. The crowded composition suggests a narrative or symbolic content, characteristic of genre scenes.

Technique & Style

Brueghel's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark areas, adding depth to the scene and guiding the viewer's attention.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, exemplifying the artist's workshop output that disseminated his father's imagery across local and international markets.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Pieter Brueghel the Younger

Pieter Brueghel the Younger ( BROY-gəl, also US: BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; between 23 May and 10 October 1564 – between March and May 1638) was a Flemish painter known for numerous copies after his father Pieter Bruegel the…

Museum

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

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