The Misanthrope Robbed by the World, from Twelve Flemish Proverbs
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Plate (diameter): 7 in. (17.8 cm) Sheet: 7 5/16 × 7 3/16 in. (18.5 × 18.2 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1946
Accession Number
46.21(21)
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About this artwork
This engraving work by Pieter Bruegel the Elder|Jan (Johannes) Wierix, titled 'The Misanthrope Robbed by the World, from Twelve Flemish Proverbs' and created ca. 1568, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Pieter Bruegel the Elder|Jan (Johannes) Wierix's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of Drawings and Prints artworks in museum collections. The piec...
Art Historical Context
**The Misanthrope Robbed by the World**, from Pieter Bruegel the Elder's *Twelve Flemish Proverbs* series, is a captivating engraving created around 1568 and executed by the skilled printmaker Jan (Johannes) Wierix. Bruegel, a leading figure of the Northern Renaissance, was renowned for his intricate, satirical depictions of everyday life infused with Flemish proverbs—humorous moral lessons drawn from popular wisdom. This circular plate, measuring about 7 inches in diameter, exemplifies the collaborative genius of the era, where Bruegel's inventive designs were translated into fine engravings ...