The Road to Calvary by Pieter Brueghel the Younger

The Road to Calvary 

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abstract painting

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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naive art

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painting painterly

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watercolour illustration

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mixed medium

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watercolor

Pieter Brueghel the Younger's "The Road to Calvary" depicts the biblical scene of Jesus Christ being led to his crucifixion. Brueghel the Younger was a Flemish painter known for his detailed landscapes and scenes of everyday life, often incorporating religious themes. The painting's depiction of the journey to Calvary is characterized by its meticulous portrayal of the crowd, the landscape, and the dramatic shift in the weather as Jesus and his followers ascend the hill. This painting, likely a copy of his father Pieter Bruegel the Elder's lost work, is a testament to the artistic legacy of the Bruegel family and its enduring impact on Northern Renaissance art.

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