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The Birdtrap, (oil on panel, unframed)
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The Birdtrap, (oil on panel, unframed)
827653 The Birdtrap, (oil on panel, unframed) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 38.6x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birdtrap. Pieter Brueghel the Younger (c. 1564-1638). Oil on panel, unframed. 38.6 x 56cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22461704
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Artist Flemish Bare Tree Bruegel Brueghel Early Seventeenth Century Elevated Elevated View Flemish Artist Frozen Glacial Ice Skater Ice Skates Ice Skating Large Group Natural Phenomena Old Master Paintings Pieter Pieter Bruegel Pieter Bruegel Ii Pieter Bruegel The Younger Pieter Brueghel Pieter Brueghel Ii Pieter Brueghel The Younger Pieter Ii Skate Skater Skating Sports Equipment Winter Sport Wintry Early 17th Century Natural Space Northern Renaissance Oil On Panel Youthful
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The Birdtrap
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by Pieter Brueghel the Younger is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to a serene countryside setting in the early seventeenth century. In this frozen wintry scene, a large group of people, both young and old, gather around a birdtrap set near a picturesque river. The elevated view allows us to appreciate the artist's attention to detail as he captures every nuance of nature's beauty. The composition showcases Brueghel's mastery in depicting human figures engaged in various activities on ice. Men and women gracefully glide across the frozen river, their ice skates leaving delicate imprints on the glacial surface. Children playfully chase each other while adults engage in conversation or observe from afar. Amidst this lively atmosphere, "The Birdtrap" stands as an exquisite example of Flemish artistry during the Northern Renaissance period. The rich colors and intricate brushwork bring life to every element within the painting – from the towering trees framing the scene to the meticulously rendered sports equipment used for ice skating. As we admire this artwork, we are reminded of simpler times when nature provided endless entertainment and joy. "The Birdtrap" serves as a timeless reminder of our connection with both natural phenomena and one another – capturing not only a moment frozen in time but also evoking feelings of nostalgia for seasons past.
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