Pieter Brueghel de Oude (naar). De ontrouwe herder

1587

unspecified

From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven

Dominant colour

Pieter Brueghel de Oude (naar). De ontrouwe herder is a 1587 unspecified by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, held at Catholic University of Leuven.

Who painted this?: Pieter Brueghel the Elder
When & what style?: 1587
Where can I see it?: Catholic University of Leuven

About this work

The painting shows a shepherd with his flock in a landscape. It's interesting because the shepherd is depicted as unfaithful, which adds a layer of meaning to the scene. The details in the painting, like the trees and the sheep, are also noteworthy. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Pieter Brueghel I used light and dark to create depth in their paintings.