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Pieter Brueghel the Elder. The census of Bethlehem

Pieter Brueghel the Elder

1566

unspecified

From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Renaissance Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Pieter Brueghel the Elder. The census of Bethlehem is a 1566 unspecified by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.

Who painted this?: Pieter Brueghel the Elder
When & what style?: 1566 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Catholic University of Leuven

About this work

You see a crowded scene of people in a town, with buildings and trees in the background. The painting shows a lot of activity, with people walking and talking. This painting is interesting because it shows everyday life in a detailed way, with many characters and actions going on at the same time. You can look up more about the technique used in this painting, such as chiaroscuro.