10
April 2025

The Art of Pieter Brueghel the Elder: Peasant Pastimes

The Arts Society Teignbridge
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 10:30
Courtenay Centre
Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2QA
Online Event

This lecture will show that there is more to Brueghel than peasant painting.

Pieter Brueghel the Elder (who died in 1569) is probably best known for his colourful depictions of peasants making merry or toiling in the fields. He lived in a time of religious and political turmoil that is evident in some of his ‘darker’ works. This lecture will show that there is more to Brueghel than peasant painting.

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Dr Sophie Oosterwijk

Born in Gouda (Netherlands). Has an MA and PhD in English Literature (Leiden), an MA in Medieval Studies (York) and a PhD in Art History (Leicester). Has taught at the universities of St Andrews, Leicester and Manchester, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, National Trust, V&A, U3A, WEA and other organisations, and organised many study days, tours and visits. Also a regular lecturer for Cambridge University and travel companies, and Vice President of the Church Monuments Society. Numerous publications.