Delphi Complete Works of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Illustrated)

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The greatest Flemish painter of the sixteenth century, Pieter Bruegel the Elder produced innovative landscapes and vigorous, witty scenes of peasant life. He exerted a strong influence on painting in the Low Countries and through his sons Jan and Pieter, he founded a dynasty of painters that survived into the eighteenth century. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Bruegel’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings of Pieter Bruegel the Elder — all the paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Bruegel’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Many images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the paintings you wish to view * Includes Bruegel's drawings and woodcuts - explore the artist’s varied works * Features a brief biography Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights THE FIGHT BETWEEN CARNIVAL AND LENT NETHERLANDISH PROVERBS LANDSCAPE WITH THE FALL OF ICARUS DULL GRET THE TRIUMPH OF DEATH THE SUICIDE OF SAUL THE TOWER OF BABEL THE ADORATION OF THE KINGS THE PROCESSION TO CALVARY THE HUNTERS IN THE SNOW THE CENSUS AT BETHLEHEM THE CONVERSION OF PAUL THE PEASANT WEDDING THE PEASANT DANCE THE BEGGARS THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND THE MISANTHROPE The Paintings THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS The Drawings LIST OF DRAWINGS The Biography BRIEF BIOGRAPHY Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set