Pieter Bruegel: The Complete Works

Jurgen Muller, 2018

Overview

Pieter Bruegel the Elder's life and work unfolded during a period of intense cultural conflict, marked by religious wars and the Inquisition. Despite the mysteries surrounding his birth and early life, Bruegel's art evolved from print design to painting for the elite, addressing contemporary issues with a unique visual language. This monograph explores his critical stance against religious conflict and his innovative approach to depicting reality.

Who it's for

• Art historians and students of Northern Renaissance art.
• Collectors interested in comprehensive artist monographs.
• Readers fascinated by 16th-century European history and culture.

Key features

• Features all 39 paintings, 65 drawings, and 89 etchings.
• Published by Taschen in 2018.
• Hardcover binding, 492 pages.
• ISBN: 9783836556897.
• Dimensions: 290x395 mm, Weight: 6000 gr.
• Written in English.