Winter by Pieter Brueghel the Younger (514 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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Pieter Brueghel the Younger was part of an incredibly talented dynasty of Flemish Brueghels. He was the oldest son of the...
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  • Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
  • Irregular pieces provide an engaging challenge, keeping puzzlers intrigued with interesting shapes and rewarding problem-solving.
  • To ensure exceptional durability, each puzzle is crafted from premium 4mm FSC-certified Finnish birch plywood.
  • Nautilus Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted in the USA, on California's sunny central coast.
  • The puzzles are precision laser cut with advanced technology, ensuring every piece fits together perfectly for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Pieter Brueghel the Younger was part of an incredibly talented dynasty of Flemish Brueghels. 

He was the oldest son of the 16th-century artist Pieter Brueghel the Elder (known as the Peasant Brueghel). When he was only five years old, his father died, and when his mother died 12 years later, he and his siblings went to live with their grandmother Mayken Verhulst.

Widowed by another famous Flemish artist, Mayken was an accomplished artist in her own right. She had a significant influence on the young Brueghel's. She taught them incredible attention to detail, as she was famous for her miniature paintings.

The family moved to Antwerp in 1578, and young Pieter began to study art in earnest at one of the famous studios.

A few years later, he opened his own studio and began producing original pieces and copies of his late father's work, both for local sale and export.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, and Fine Art lovers, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the theme of the painting, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.
 
  • Irregular Edge for Extra Challenge
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 514
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 15" X 11.5"
  • Artist: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
  • Serial #: NP22-514-466
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Serial #: NP22-514-466
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 514
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 15" X 11.5"
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3

Pieter Brueghel the Younger

Pieter Brueghel the Younger (1564–1637/38) was a Flemish painter best known for his vivid and often humorous depictions of peasant life, religious narratives, and rural landscapes. His works, filled with lively characters and amusing situations, never fail to entertain and bring a smile to the viewer's face. As the son of the famed Pieter Bruegel the Elder, he inherited both a rich artistic legacy and a deep appreciation for the detailed, narrative-driven style that defined his father's work. Pieter the Younger became especially renowned for reproducing and reinterpreting many of his father's compositions, helping to preserve and disseminate those iconic images throughout Europe during a time of great social and religious change.

Born in Brussels and later working primarily in Antwerp, Pieter was trained by his grandmother and his father's friend, the artist Gillis van Coninxloo. He eventually established a successful workshop that produced numerous copies of his father's most popular paintings, such as "The Peasant Wedding" and "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent." In addition to these reproductions, Pieter developed original compositions that maintained the same lively spirit, intricate detail, and moral undertones characteristic of the Bruegel tradition. His work was in such high demand among collectors and patrons that it significantly influenced the art market of his time, reflecting both a nostalgia for rustic simplicity and a fascination with the complexities of human behavior.

Pieter Brueghel the Younger's legacy lies in his role as both a preserver and innovator of the Bruegelian tradition. While he is often remembered for his faithful copies, his own contributions to Flemish art reflect a unique voice, one that emphasized color, movement, and storytelling. With their energetic scenes and timeless observations of human nature, his paintings continue to captivate audiences, making them feel connected and understood. Through his prolific output and dedication to the craft, he ensured that the Bruegel name would remain central to the history of European painting.