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The Younger 1564 1638 Collection

Pieter Brueghel the Younger (1564-1638) was a renowned Flemish artist who left an indelible mark on the art world with his unique and captivating works

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Summer. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

Summer. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Summer. Private Collection

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Crucifixion, 1617. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Crucifixion, 1617. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Crucifixion, 1617. Found in the collection of the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: If the Blind Lead the Blind Both shall Fall into the Ditch, End of 16th cen

If the Blind Lead the Blind Both shall Fall into the Ditch, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: It is too Late to Fill in the Well After the Calf has Drowned, End of 16th cen

It is too Late to Fill in the Well After the Calf has Drowned, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Who Knows why Geese Walk Barefoot?, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter

Who Knows why Geese Walk Barefoot?, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Who Knows why Geese Walk Barefoot?, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: I Mourn because the World is so Untrustworthy, End of 16th cen

I Mourn because the World is so Untrustworthy, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
I Mourn because the World is so Untrustworthy, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: A Flemish Proverb, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

A Flemish Proverb, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
A Flemish Proverb, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. Artist: Brueghel

The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. Artist: Brueghel
The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. From a private collection

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player, c. 1610. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player, c. 1610. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player, c. 1610. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Brawling Peasants and Soldiers, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter

Brawling Peasants and Soldiers, End of 16th cen. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter
Brawling Peasants and Soldiers, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Flemish proverbs, 1607. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

Flemish proverbs, 1607. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Flemish proverbs, 1607. Found in the collection of Stedelijk Museum Wuyts-Van Campen en Baron Caroly, Lier

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Christ carrying the cross, Between 1598 and 1620

Christ carrying the cross, Between 1598 and 1620. Found in the Collection of Bonnefantenmuseum Mstricht

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player

Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player. Private Collection

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Winter landscape with a Bird Trap, 1631

Winter landscape with a Bird Trap, 1631. Found in the Collection of Muzeul National Brukenthal, Sibiu

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Tithing (Village Lawyer), 1617

The Tithing (Village Lawyer), 1617. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Spring

Spring. Private Collection

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Flatterers. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Flatterers. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Flatterers. Private Collection

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Return from the Inn. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

Return from the Inn. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Return from the Inn. Found in the collection of Musee des beaux-arts, Montreal

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Census at Bethlehem (The Numbering at Bethlehem), First third of 17th cen Artist: Brueghel

The Census at Bethlehem (The Numbering at Bethlehem), First third of 17th cen Artist: Brueghel, Pieter
The Census at Bethlehem (The Numbering at Bethlehem), First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Adoration of the Magi, First third of 17th cen Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Adoration of the Magi, First third of 17th cen Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Adoration of the Magi, First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Visit to the Peasants, First third of 17th cen Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

Visit to the Peasants, First third of 17th cen Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Visit to the Peasants, First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Pentecost Bride Game, c. 1620. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Pentecost Bride Game, c. 1620. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Pentecost Bride Game, c. 1620. Found in the collection of the Anhaltische Gemaldegalerie Dessau

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Seven Works of Mercy. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Seven Works of Mercy. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Seven Works of Mercy. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Seven Works of Mercy, Between 1616 and 1638. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Seven Works of Mercy, Between 1616 and 1638. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Seven Works of Mercy, Between 1616 and 1638. Found in the collection of the Museum der Brotkultur, Ulm

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Arrow Maker. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

Arrow Maker. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Arrow Maker. From a private collection

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Peasant Wedding. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Peasant Wedding. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Peasant Wedding. Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Combat between Carnival and Lent, c. 1560. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Combat between Carnival and Lent, c. 1560. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Combat between Carnival and Lent, c. 1560. From a private collection

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: Winter landscape with a Bird Trap, ca 1601. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

Winter landscape with a Bird Trap, ca 1601. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Winter landscape with a Bird Trap, ca 1601. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageThe Younger 1564 1638 Collection: The Wedding Feast. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

The Wedding Feast. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Wedding Feast. From a private collection



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Pieter Brueghel the Younger (1564-1638) was a renowned Flemish artist who left an indelible mark on the art world with his unique and captivating works. One of his notable paintings is "The Payment of the Tithes, " also known as "Village Lawyer, " created between 1617 and 1622. In this masterpiece, Brueghel skillfully depicts a scene where villagers gather to pay their tithes, showcasing his keen eye for detail and ability to capture everyday life. Another remarkable artwork by Brueghel is "The Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player" from around 1610. This painting showcases the artist's empathy towards marginalized individuals, as he portrays a blind musician engrossed in playing his instrument amidst a backdrop of vibrant colors. The viewer can almost hear the haunting melody emanating from his hurdy-gurdy. Brueghel's talent extends beyond capturing human subjects; he also excels at depicting landscapes such as in "River Landscape" from around 1630. With meticulous brushstrokes, he brings to life serene riverside scenes that evoke tranquility and harmony with nature. In addition to these masterpieces, Brueghel's versatility shines through in various other works like "Flemish Proverbs" (1607), which humorously illustrates numerous idioms and sayings within one composition. His attention to detail allows viewers to decipher each proverb while appreciating the overall complexity of the piece. Religious themes were also prevalent in Brueghel's oeuvre, exemplified by his depiction of Christ carrying the cross between 1598 and 1620. Through vivid colors and emotive expressions, he captures both the physical burden Jesus bears and the spiritual weight carried by believers throughout history. Brueghel's artistic prowess extends even further into genres such as genre painting with pieces like "Winter Landscape with a Bird Trap" (1631).