The life and times of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1526/30–1569) were marked by stark cultural conflict. He witnessed religious wars, the Duke of Alba’s brutal rule as governor of the Netherlands, and the palpable effects of the Inquisition. To this day, the Flemish artist remains shrouded in mystery. We know neither where nor exactly when he was born. But while early scholarship emphasised the vernacular character of his painting and graphic work, modern research has attached greater importance to its humanistic content.
This book boasts exceptional details and reproductions, unveiling Bruegel’s larger-than-life universe with unprecedented clarity. This volume, in celebration of TASCHEN's 40th anniversary, presents all 40 paintings, accompanied by enlarged details and accessible, immersive texts.
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 4 x 21.7 cm
- Pages: 512
- ISBN: 9783836580960
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: TASCHEN