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The Fight Between Carnival and Lent., by Unknown, oil, 1559

The Fight Between Carnival and Lent.

Unknown

1559

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

The Fight Between Carnival and Lent. is a 1559 oil by Unknown, depicting Market, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1559
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a bustling market scene, with people dressed in old-fashioned clothing. Some are carrying baskets or other items, while others seem to be engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a large, dark shape that appears to be some kind of cart or wagon. The atmosphere of the scene is lively and chaotic, with people moving in all directions. The artist who created this work is Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

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