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A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
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A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
990259 A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 46x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village. Pieter Brueghel, the Younger (c.1564-1638). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1610. 46 x 66.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 23292810
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1610 1610s Activity Artist Flemish Blind Blindness Bruegel Brueghel Busy Disability Early Seventeenth Century Feline Handicap Human Role Hurdy Gurdy Large Group Old Master Paintings Physical Impairment Pieter Pieter Bruegel Pieter Bruegel Ii Pieter Bruegel The Younger Pieter Brueghel Pieter Brueghel Ii Pieter Brueghel The Younger Pieter Ii Playing An Instrument Position Routine Surrounded Two Animals Villager Ways Flemish Artist Northern Renaissance Youthful
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This oil painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, titled "A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village" transports us back to early 17th century Flemish village life. The artist skillfully captures a bustling scene filled with vibrant characters and intricate details. In the center of the composition stands the blind hurdy-gurdy player, his weathered face revealing years of hardship and resilience. Despite his physical impairment, he emanates a sense of joy as he plays his instrument, filling the air with lively melodies that captivate both young and old alike. Surrounding him are children of various ages, their faces beaming with curiosity and delight. They gather around him in awe, drawn to the enchanting music that fills their ears. Some dance merrily while others simply stand still, mesmerized by this momentary escape from their everyday lives. The village itself is depicted with meticulous attention to detail - quaint houses line cobblestone streets while lush greenery frames the scene. A dog playfully runs alongside one child while a cat lazily observes from atop a nearby wall. Brueghel's masterful use of light brings warmth and depth to this outdoor setting. It is daytime; sunlight filters through trees casting dappled shadows on buildings and figures alike. Through this remarkable artwork, Brueghel invites us into an intimate glimpse of daily life in 17th century Flanders - where music transcends barriers and unites people across all walks of life.
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