One of the greatest Netherlandish artists, Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525/30-1569) is best known today for his paintings of peasant life. Yet it was above all through his exceptional graphic work that he achieved widespread fame during the 16th century. This luxurious book offers readers the opportunity to get up close and personal with Bruegel's famous prints. Published as part of this special Bruegel year, it accompanies the exhibition at the Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels, which is renowned as a pioneer in Bruegel scholarship and holds an unparalleled collection of the artist's graphic work.

The complete graphic work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder

About the Author
Maarten Bassens is a curator at the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels. Lieve Watteeuw is head of the Book Heritage Lab at the University of Leuven. Joris Van Grieken is a curator at the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels. Jan Van der Stock is a professor at the University of Leuven, where he lectures on Medieval and Renaissance Arts, Graphic Arts, Iconography, Iconology and Curatorship.


Book Information
ISBN 9780500239995
Author Maarten Bassens
Format Hardback
Page Count 250
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 2160g