Very little is known of the life of Pieter Breugel the elder whose enigmnatic, humorous, sometimes grotesque paintings remain among the most distinctive examples of Netherlandish art. In this 14 part series, art historian Tim Marlow explores the li...
The life of Pieter Bruegel the Elder will always remain something of a mystery. We possess few details of his sixteenth century life, and we must rely fully on his surviving art to appreciate his genius. As an artist, he was inspired deeply by his g...