Brueghels and the Northern Renaissance in 500 Illustrations

How to learn to understand the painting of the Northern Renaissance and see more in the paintings than just beautiful scenes? Before you is an accessible guide to art that shows how Pieter Bruegel the Elder managed to turn peasant celebrations and scenes of everyday life into philosophical reflections on the world, and how his sons were able to continue his work: Pieter Bruegel the Younger, who preserved and propagated his father's themes, and Jan Bruegel the Elder, nicknamed "Velvet" for his virtuoso painting of flowers and landscapes. The book also features key masters of the Northern Renaissance—Hieronymus Bosch, Jan van Eyck, Albrecht Dürer, and Rogier van der Weyden—whose works help to understand the artistic context of the time. More than 500 illustrations allow for a detailed examination of the finest details, symbols, and hidden meanings, making this publication useful for both beginners and anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the history of European art.