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Taste, Hearing and Touch, 1618 (oil on panel)
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Taste, Hearing and Touch, 1618 (oil on panel)
XIR61052 Taste, Hearing and Touch, 1618 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 176x264 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Le Gout, l Ouie et le Toucher; ); Flemish, out of copyright
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In this oil painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder, titled "Taste, Hearing and Touch" we are transported to a world of sensory delights. Measuring an impressive 176x264 cm, this masterpiece can be found in the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. The composition is rich with symbolism and allegory as it explores the senses of taste, hearing, and touch. The artist skillfully depicts various elements that represent these senses: an excess of food and drink symbolizes taste; musical instruments evoke the sense of hearing; and tactile objects like oysters and peacock feathers allude to touch. A feast for both the eyes and imagination unfolds before us. A sumptuous spread includes a boar's head centerpiece surrounded by delicacies such as oyster platters and a decadent peacock pie. Meanwhile, a parrot perched on top adds a whimsical touch. Music fills the air as musicians play their instruments with passion. Their melodies resonate through our ears, heightening our appreciation for sound. Brueghel's attention to detail is remarkable - from intricate textures to vibrant colors - every element comes alive on the panel. This work invites viewers to engage not only visually but also emotionally with each depicted sense. "Taste, Hearing and Touch" serves as a reminder of how art has the power to transcend time by capturing moments that appeal to our senses even centuries later.
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