Who created "The Fat Kitchen"?

The Fat Kitchen was created by Pieter Bruegel the Elder|Pieter van der Heyden|Hieronymus Cock in 1563.

What medium is "The Fat Kitchen"?

The Fat Kitchen is Engraving; first state.

Is "The Fat Kitchen" in the public domain?

Yes, The Fat Kitchen is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Fat Kitchen

Pieter Bruegel the Elder|Pieter van der Heyden|Hieronymus Cock

1563

Medium

Engraving; first state

Dimensions

plate: 8 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (22.2 x 29.5 cm) sheet: 10 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (26.1 x 33.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1928

Accession Number

28.4(12)

Tags

AnimalsKitchensMenWomenFemale Nudes

Art Historical Context

**The Fat Kitchen**, an engraving from 1563, captures the masterful vision of Pieter Bruegel Elder, Northern Renaissance genius known for his vivid depictions of everyday life and subtle social satire. Designed by Bruegel and meticulously engraved by Pieter van der Heyden under publication of Hieronymus Cock, first-state print (plate: 8¾ × 11⅝ in.) exemplifies the collaborative artistry of 16th-century Antwerp workshops. As a print, it allowed Bruegel's intricate compositions to reach a wide audience beyond paintings, revolutionizing how genre scenes were disseminated during the Renaissance. ...

The Fat Kitchen

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