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The Thin Kitchen

Flemish 17th Century, after Pieter van der Heyden, after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a kitchen scene with various food preparation elements and figures. The kitchen is detailed and crowded with various kitchenware like pots, pans, and baskets. The figures have exaggerated features and are engaged in lively actions. Above them, musical notes are visible on a shelf. The scene is lively and bustling, filled with action and movement. This painting is in the style of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, known for intricate depictions of everyday scenes.

Artwork Details

Date
1610/1630
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4483 × 3489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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