The Harvesters (July–August) 1565

Pieter Bruegel the Elder's "The Harvesters (July–August)" (1565) is a renowned oil painting that captures the rural life of 16th-century peasant society. The scene depicts a group of harvesters working in a field, with some taking a break under a large tree, while others continue to gather the wheat. The work is celebrated for its detailed depiction of peasant life, from the tools they use to the clothing they wear, as well as its masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism. The painting, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a quintessential example of Netherlandish Renaissance art.