Rustic Market (Nundinae Rusticorum) from The Large Landscapes
Medium
Etching and engraving; second state of three
Dimensions
Sheet: 13 9/16 x 17 11/16 in (34.4 x 44.9 cm) Plate: 11 3/4 x 16 11/16 in (29.8 x 42.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926
Accession Number
26.72.55
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's *Rustic Market (Nundinae Rusticorum)* a captivating print from his *Large Landscapes* series, created around 1555–56. Designed by the masterful Netherlandish artist Bruegel, renowned for his intricate depictions of peasant life and expansive vistas, it was expertly translated into etching and engraving by the van Doetecum brothersJohannes and Lucas—and published by Hieronymus. This second state of measures an impressive 13 9/16 x 17 11/16 inches, showcasing the technical precision of 16th-century printmaking. The scene bursts with ener...