Dulle Griet (Mad Meg) 1564

"Dulle Griet" (Mad Meg), a 1564 painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, is a chaotic and satirical depiction of a woman leading a frenzied mob through a landscape filled with fantastical and grotesque figures. The central figure, a woman clad in armor, carries a sack of loot and a sword, leading a tumultuous crowd of people toward a fiery cityscape in the background. Bruegel’s masterful use of detail and perspective creates a complex and engaging scene, reflecting his penchant for depicting the absurdities and follies of human behavior. This painting is a quintessential example of Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s signature style and is considered a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art.