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A Proverb - To Fill up the Well After the Calf has Drowned, (oil on panel)
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A Proverb - To Fill up the Well After the Calf has Drowned, (oil on panel)
990289 A Proverb - To Fill up the Well After the Calf has Drowned, (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Proverb - To Fill up the Well After the Calf has Drowned. Pieter Brueghel, the Younger (c.1564-1638). Oil on panel. 17.8cm diameter.); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
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Accident Animal Young Apron Artist Flemish Baby Animal Background People Barrel Bruegel Brueghel Bystander Calf Calves Container Drowned Early Seventeenth Century Filling Flemish Artist Human Role Livelihood Mishap Old Master Paintings Pieter Pieter Bruegel Pieter Bruegel Ii Pieter Bruegel The Younger Pieter Brueghel Pieter Brueghel Ii Pieter Brueghel The Younger Pieter Ii Proverb Residence Villager Vocation Water Well Working Life Young Animal Accidents Early 17th Century Headwear Northern Renaissance Occupation Oil On Panel
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A Proverb - To Fill up the Well After the Calf has Drowned
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is a captivating oil painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger. This thought-provoking artwork, measuring 17.8cm in diameter, depicts a scene that reflects on human folly and the consequences of neglect. In this early seventeenth-century Flemish masterpiece, we see a bustling village setting with villagers going about their daily tasks. The central focus is on a well where tragedy has struck – a calf has drowned due to someone's negligence. Surrounding the well are various bystanders, including men dressed in traditional attire and an artistically rendered baby animal. The proverbial message behind this painting becomes apparent as we observe one man attempting to fill up the well after it is too late to save the calf. It serves as a cautionary tale about taking action before disaster strikes rather than reacting afterward when it may be futile. Brueghel's attention to detail and skillful use of light and shadow bring depth and realism to this composition. The vibrant colors and meticulous brushwork showcase his mastery of oil painting techniques. This intriguing print captures not only Brueghel's artistic brilliance but also invites contemplation on our own actions and responsibilities in life. It reminds us that prevention is always better than cure, urging us to be proactive rather than reactive in all aspects of our lives.
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