Pieter Bruegel

by John Malam

Briefly examines the life and work of the sixteenth-century Flemish painter, describing and giving examples of his art.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published July 29, 1998

About the author

John Malam is a British historian, archaeologist, and author of children’s non-fiction books. Trained in Ancient History and Archaeology, he worked on excavations and led an archaeology unit before becoming an editor and later a full-time writer specializing in ancient civilizations.

Reviews

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very little is known about Peter Bruegel, an artist very much ahead of his time. Instead of focusing on wealthy lords, ladies, or typical religious imagines that were popular in Europe during the 1500's, Brugel centered his paintings on rural life and the poor. John Malam did a nice job of telling a bit about this mysterious and varied artist, for young readers interested in learning about art.