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Battle of Carnival and Lent, by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, oil, 1550

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Overview

Battle of Carnival and Lent is a 1550 oil by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?
Pieter Brueghel the Younger
When & what style?
1550 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting shows a bustling scene of people in the street. Some are dressed in costumes, while others are wearing everyday clothes. There's a large crowd gathered around a central figure, and people are interacting with each other in various ways. In the foreground, you can see a group of people playing instruments and dancing. There's also a large cart in the center of the image, with people gathered around it. The background of the painting shows buildings and trees, giving a sense of depth to the scene. The level of detail in this painting is impressive, with many different characters and activities to look at. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Pieter Brueghel the Younger.

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Artist

Pieter Brueghel the Younger

Pieter Brueghel the Younger ( BROY-gəl, also US: BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; between 23 May and 10 October 1564 – between March and May 1638) was a Flemish painter known for numerous copies after his father Pieter Bruegel the…

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