Pieter Aertsen

art by Pieter Aertsen

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1508 - 1575
Dutch

-Northern Renaissance, Mannerism
-Pieter Aertsen was a Dutch painter known for his innovative approach to genre painting and his role in the development of still life as an independent genre. He was one of the earliest artists to paint large, multi-figure scenes of everyday life, often incorporating religious or moralizing themes. Aertsen's works are characterized by their detailed depictions of domestic interiors, bustling market scenes, and abundant food displays. He played a significant role in popularizing the "kitchen scene" genre, which depicted scenes of ordinary people engaged in various culinary activities. Aertsen's influence extended to later generations of Dutch painters, contributing to the flourishing of genre painting during the Dutch Golden Age.
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