Massacre of the Innocents

The painting depicts a vivid winter scene in a historic village. People are depicted in various activities such as work, conversation and games. In the center of the painting is a group of horsemen on horseback along with foot troops, suggesting a possible procession or gathering. The snow-covered roofs of the houses give the painting a strong winter atmosphere. The bare trees and sky signal cold weather.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. 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 .