The Adoration of the Kings (1564) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder

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History of Art - 16th century - Renaissance

The Adoration of the Kings (1564) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder

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An article written by George Konstantinidis - December 2012 n 1564, Bruegel painted the well known religious theme: The Adoration of the Kings (left) in a strange and “unfamiliar� way. This casual and very humane portrayal of the Holy Family distracts the spectator of the painting but also makes him more attentive. The beauty of this painting consists of the fact that its unfamiliarity offers the spectator the opportunity to look at a religious theme with a fresh eye. In other words it offers him the opportunity to rediscover sacredness. The article is available online: http://artjuice.wordpress.com/the-adoration-of-the-kings1564-by-pieter-bruegel-the-elder/

The Adoration of the Kings (1564) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder


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