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Vier Sprichwörter. Der rosenstreuende Reiche, by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, oil, 1598

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Overview

Vier Sprichwörter. Der rosenstreuende Reiche is a 1598 oil by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Pieter Brueghel the Younger
When & what style?
1598 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

The painting depicts a man walking through a village, carrying a bag of flowers. He is dressed in a long coat and hat, and has a brown dog by his side. The background shows several buildings, including a church with a tall steeple. The man's clothing and the style of the buildings suggest a rural setting in the 16th century. The artist has used earthy tones to create a sense of warmth and coziness. The painting's attention to detail and use of color are reminiscent of the work of Pieter Brueghel the Younger.

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Portrait of Pieter Brueghel the Younger
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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