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Peasant Wedding Dance, by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, oil, 1568

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Overview

Peasant Wedding Dance is a 1568 oil by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Walters Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Pieter Brueghel the Younger
When & what style?
1568 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Walters Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a lively outdoor scene with many people. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and are gathered around a table with food and drink. Some are dancing, while others are watching or chatting. In the background, there are trees and a building, which suggests that the scene is taking place in a rural area. The people in the painting seem to be enjoying themselves, and the overall atmosphere is one of joy and celebration. The artist who painted this scene is 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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