Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Professor Elizabeth Honig, author of Pieter Bruegel and the Idea of Human Nature, discusses how Bruegel's art questions human nature, ignorance, and insignificance. They explore the portrayal of peasant life, biblical scenes, and the futility of ambition. The podcast delves into Bruegel's unique storytelling through symbolism, weather, landscapes, and the connection to Stoic philosophy. It also touches on themes of play, folly, and self-reflection in Renaissance paintings.