Fine Art Prints, Paintings and Posters by Pieter Bruegel der Jüngere

Life and work of the famous painter Pieter Bruegel the Younger

Pieter Bruegel the Younger, also known as Pieter Brueghel the Younger or Pieter Breughel the Younger, was a Flemish painter of the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance period. He was born in 1564 or 1565 in Brussels, Belgium, and died on October 10, 1637, in Antwerp, Belgium. Pieter Bruegel the Younger is known for his genre scenes, landscapes, and copies of his father's works. He closely imitated his father's style, and his works are often difficult to distinguish from those of his father, which has led to some controversy and challenges in attributing works to the correct artist. Pieter Bruegel the Younger's paintings often depicted scenes of everyday life in rural and village settings, with a keen eye for detail and a meticulous approach to composition. His works typically featured a large number of figures engaged in various activities, capturing the bustling and lively atmosphere of the time. He also painted landscapes with a high level of naturalistic detail, often depicting the changing seasons and the effects of weather on the landscape. Pieter Bruegel the Younger continued to paint and manage his workshop until his death in 1637. After his death, his works continued to be in demand, and his workshop was taken over by his son, Pieter Brueghel III, who also continued to paint in his father's style. Pieter Bruegel the Younger's legacy primarily rests on his close imitation of his father's style and his contribution to preserving and promoting his father's works. His copies of his father's paintings were instrumental in preserving many of his father's works that have been lost or destroyed over time. While he is often overshadowed by his father's fame, Pieter Bruegel the Younger's skillful imitations and original works are still highly regarded today, and he is considered an important figure in Flemish Renaissance art.