Fighting between Mardi Gras and Lent

Date: 1559
Medium: oil on board
Dimensions: 164 x 118

"The Fight Between Carnival and Lent" (in the original "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent") is an oil painting by the Flemish painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder . This painting was painted around 1559 and is one of his most important works. Brueghel was known for his detailed and vivid landscape scenes and paintings of everyday life.

"Fight between Mardi Gras and Lent" depicts an animated scene in which two characters who symbolize two different periods and traditions collide. Often associated with revelry, excessive eating and festivities, the carnival is depicted as a figure who dresses in extravagant costume, plays musical instruments and promotes various forms of entertainment. Conversely, Lent, which symbolizes fasting, abstinence and piety, is depicted with a pale face, holding fish skeletons and candles.

This scene depicts the contrast between two different ways of celebrating and living, and can be seen as a satire on society and its values. The painting is also full of detail, which is typical of Brueghel's works. Many secondary characters and details in the painting add depth and interest to the composition.

"The Battle Between Mardi Gras and Lent" is an important example of Brueghel's work and his ability to capture complex scenes and tell stories in a single image. This painting has historical and cultural value as it perfectly depicts the customs and values of the Renaissance period in Europe.

Brueghel painted picture Fighting between Mardi Gras and Lent in 1559. Prevailing color of this fine art print is brown and its shape is landscape. Original size is 164 x 118. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569). Dutch Renaissance painter. He founded the family painting dynasty. He is known for his landscapes, in which he also depicted scenes from the simple peasant life. For this, he is sometimes called Common Brueghel. He is considered the most important artist of his rich extended family. It is worth mentioning that for inspiration, he participated in festivals and weddings in the guise of a rural farmer. Today, 45 works are attributed to him (a large part was lost). Examples include Winter landscape with traps for birds Hunters in the snow, Babel tower, Rural wedding .