Historical Context
How many art-pieces were there in the commission of season-inspired paintings by Brugel, including Hunters In The Snow?
6
What was Bruegel's nickname, earned through his paintings subject?
"Peasant Bruegel"
True or False: Pieter Bruegel the Elder had three sons
False
What were the stated elements of art used in Hunters in the Snow? (There are three)
Value, Color, Space
Who was the Artist that made this piece?
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
What does the painting itself depict that was very common during this period of time?
Harsh Winters
What was Pieter most known for depicting in his artwork?
Realistic Landscapes, Scenes of Peasant life, Everyday life, Satirical Commentary
What aspects of Northern Europe were often associated with the Aristocracy at the time?
Hunting-rights and specially bred dogs
What were the stated principles of art used? (There are three)
Unity, Movement, Emphasis
What is the location in which this painting was made/depicts?
Belgium, Europe
What was the time period in which Bruegel lived in Europe called?
The Little Ice Age
What were two of his other well known artpieces?
"The Fall of Icarus", "The Triumph of Death"
What did Pieter Bruegel juxtapose in order to focus on the discrepancies between different classes?
The joy of the average townspeople and the sorrow/disappointment of the hunters.
What subject within the midground highlights Pieter tendencies to portray realistic peasant life?
Skating townspeople
What year was this piece made?
1565
What is a common Flemish tradition/subject in paintings that Bruegel influenced?
The focus on realistic every-day life of peasants
What years did Pieter Bruegel the Elder live from?
(Within the 1500's)
1525-1569
Where did Bruegel journey through that heavily inspired his landscapes?
Italy
What can be used as evidence to infer that the Hunters are tired/disheartened?
Slouched posture, No hunted animals
What Culture/Style does Hunters in the Snow depict?
Northern Renaissance
Who was the commissioner of the season-inspired paintings?
Hint: N.J.
Niclaes Jongelinck
Where did Pieter begin his aspirations to become a artist, and what was his job before that?
What were Pieter Brugel the Elders' children chosen professions, and what did they primarily focus on?
They were both artists, Pieter Bruegel the younger was a copyist of his fathers works, whilst Jan Bruegel the Elder created his own artwork (still-lifes, landscapes, mythological).
What is used as a tool to lead your eye throughout the artwork?
Implied lines, Space, Figures
What were the materials used to create this piece?
Oil Paint on Wood/Panel