The Beekeepers, 1567 by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Paper Art Print - 6419-BEP
Location: Gemaldegalerie, Berlin, GermanyOriginal Size: 20.3 x 30.9 cm
Giclée Paper Print | $46.22 USD
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*Max printing size: 19.7 x 29.9 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"The Beekeepers" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Paper Art Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our choice of a non-woven art paper guarantees premium quality. This paper is free of optical brighteners and has a delicate watercolor texture that adds an artistic flair to art reproductions. Combined with a matte coating, it creates stunning art prints with vibrant colors, rich blacks, and exceptional detail reproduction.
Additional blank areas are included on all sides of the printed area, providing versatility for various purposes.
Our printing process utilizes cutting-edge technology and employs the Giclée printmaking method, ensuring exceptional quality. The colors undergo independent verification, guaranteeing a lifespan of over 100 years.
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If you select a frameless art print of "The Beekeepers" by Bruegel the Elder, it will be prepared for shipment within 48 hours. However, if you prefer a framed artwork, the printing and framing process will typically require approximately 7-8 days before it is ready to be shipped.
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Painting Information
Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s etching, "The Beekeepers" from 1567, is a captivating peek into the rustic simplicity of 16th-century rural life, infused with his trademark wit and keen observation. Here, Bruegel provides a meticulously detailed scene of peasant beekeepers going about their work. The etching captures the quiet labor of three figures, cloaked and hooded, reminiscent of monks, bent over their tasks with an almost monastic devotion.
The central figures are engaged with their beehives, which are traditional woven skeps, bulbous and tactile, exuding a sense of both utility and quaint charm. One beekeeper is intently peering into the hive, while another holds a skep, perhaps preparing to inspect it or move it. The third figure, slightly withdrawn, appears lost in thought, adding a contemplative tone to the industrious atmosphere.
In the background, the scene extends into a serene, pastoral landscape, dotted with trees and simple structures. A solitary figure climbs a tree, possibly in pursuit of wild honey, adding a touch of whimsy and reminding us of the untamed nature intertwined with human activity.
Bruegel’s deft use of line and shading brings the scene to life, creating a sense of depth and texture that invites viewers to almost feel the roughness of the skeps and the cool shade of the tree. The etching is both a tribute to the beekeepers’ craft and a gentle, humorous reflection on human endeavors, characteristic of Bruegel’s enduring genius.
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Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Original Size:33.6 x 52.4 cm
Private Collection
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Original Size:33.6 x 52.4 cm
Private Collection
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Original Size:33.6 x 52.4 cm
Private Collection