Artists  > Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

One of the foundational figures for the Northern Renaissance, Bruegel often combined humanizing scenes of peasant life with attention to detail.

Dates
c. 1525–69
Born In
Europe > Northern Europe > The Netherlands
Active In
Europe > Northern Europe > The Netherlands, Western Europe > Belgium
Period Culture Style
Renaissance > Northern Renaissance
Known For
Painting, Print
Works of Art

Artists  > Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

One of the foundational figures for the Northern Renaissance, Bruegel often combined humanizing scenes of peasant life with attention to detail.

Dates
c. 1525–69
Born In
Europe > Northern Europe > The Netherlands
Active In
Europe > Northern Europe > The Netherlands, Western Europe > Belgium
Period Culture Style
Renaissance > Northern Renaissance
Known For
Painting, Print
Works of Art