1627
oil
copper
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Nymphs and children under fruit trees (Naiads fill the cornucopia) is a 1627 oil by Jan Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting shows a lively scene of naked children and women in a lush outdoor setting. The women, dressed in colorful robes, are surrounded by trees laden with fruit, and some are filling a cornucopia with the bounty. In the background, a blue sky with a few clouds adds to the serene atmosphere. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the fruit and the natural setting, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of nature. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the artist Jan Brueghel the Younger.
Jan Brueghel (also Bruegel or Breughel) the Younger ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 13 September 1601 – 1 September 1678) was a Flemish Baroque painter.
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