Pieter Aertsen. Boerengezelschap bij de haard
1556
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From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
1556
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
The painting shows people gathered around a fireplace. It's a scene of everyday life, which was a new focus for artists back then. This kind of scene was called a genre piece, and it was becoming more popular. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Pieter Aertsen used light and dark to create depth in their work.
