Spring was painted by Pieter Brueghel the Younger in 1621.

Where can I see Spring?

Spring is held by Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

What movement is Spring?

Spring is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Spring?

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

Artwork

Spring

Pieter Brueghel the Younger , 1621

Spring is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Brueghel the Younger. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

About this work

Overview

Spring is an oil painting created in 1621 by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish artist known for both original works and reproductions of his father's compositions. The piece depicts a vibrant garden scene, showcasing communal agricultural activity in a rural setting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures the industrious spirit of a community tending to a garden in early spring. Figures of both men and women engage in various tasks—digging, planting, and nurturing the soil—emphasizing cooperation and the cyclical nature of agricultural life.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, 'Spring' adheres to the artistic conventions of the Dutch Golden Age, characterized by detailed, realistic depictions of everyday life. The composition balances foreground activity with a serene, populated background, reflecting Brueghel's lineage and stylistic heritage.

History & Provenance

Created in 1621, 'Spring' is part of the prolific output from Brueghel the Younger's studio, which played a significant role in disseminating his father's themes and styles. The work is currently housed in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

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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…