Artwork
Pieter Breughel the Younger
Pieter Breughel the Younger is a print by the Baroque artist Anthony van Dyck. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1945.247
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sayles Francis
About this work
Overview
Pieter Breughel the Younger is a portrait painted in 1632 by Anthony van Dyck, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist. The work is a print, held in the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Pieter Breughel the Younger, known for his landscapes and scenes of peasant life. The subject is shown seated in a contemplative pose, with a serious expression, dressed in attire typical of the period.
Technique & Style
The painting features a characteristic Baroque style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and surroundings. The use of a window in the background adds depth to the composition, and the overall mood is one of quiet introspection.
History & Provenance
Anthony van Dyck, who painted this work, was influenced by his time in Peter Paul Rubens' studios and later became a prominent court painter in England.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
