Bruegel - Defining a Dynasty

This accompanying publication will explore the development and diversity of this legendary dynasty of Flemish painters over four generations and 150 years. From the proverb pictures and peasant festivals of Pieter Bruegel the Elder and his eldest son Pieter Brueghel the Younger to the exquisite flower pieces of Jan 'Velvet' Brueghel and the captivating cabinet paintings of Jan van Kessel, the book will unravel the mysteries of the dynasty, and will explore how Bruegel's sons were able to emulate their father's model despite having no access to his paintings. The book will turn the spotlight on to the major Bruegel holdings in UK collections for the first time, telling the story of the dynasty through masterpieces from British public collections and a number of previously unseen works from private collections.

Product details

• Authors: Amy Orrock, Jennifer Scott
• Publisher: Wilson, Philip Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.02.2017
• EAN: 9781781300527
• ISBN: 978-1-78130-052-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 196 mm x 254 mm x 12 mm
• Series: PHILIP WILSON
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business; Belgium, ART / Individual Artists / Monographs, ART / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of Art, Exhibition catalogues & specific collections, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, 15th century, c 1400 to c 1499, Painting & paintings, Renaissance art, Individual artists, art monographs, Renaissance style, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, History of art & design styles: c 1600 to c 1800, Paintings and painting