Timeline · 1625 Died

Died this day: Jan Brueghel, the elder

Death · 1625

Jan Brueghel the Elder, a Flemish painter and draughtsman, was a leading figure in the Flemish Baroque movement, known for his diverse and innovative works, including landscapes, still lifes, and allegorical scenes. He collaborated with Peter Paul Rubens and invented new types of paintings, such as flower garland paintings and paradise landscapes.

Jan Brueghel the Elder's innovative and diverse body of work continues to influence the development of Western art.

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