14/06/2026
Family gatherings: lively since the 17th century 🎺
In Jan Brueghel the Elder’s „Country Fair in Schelle“, festive crowds, joyful celebrations and tiny everyday moments unfold across the canvas. Hidden among them are the artist himself and his son, Jan Brueghel the Younger.
Can you spot them in the crowd? 👀 Look for the elegantly dressed man in black gazing into the distance, accompanied by a young boy in a warm ochre coat, turned away from the viewer.
A small father-son moment tucked into one of art history’s grandest scenes. Happy Father’s Day from the 🫰
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Jan Brueghel the Elder, Country Fair in Schelle, 1614, Picture Gallery © KHM-Museumsverband