About Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Pieter Bruegel the Elder painted crowded, detailed scenes of ordinary country life, Bible stories set in Flemish landscapes, and the cycle of the seasons. Around 40 paintings by him survive, and about a quarter of them are in one room of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
His sons Pieter Brueghel the Younger and Jan Brueghel the Elder were also painters, which is why you will see the family name spelled in different ways.
Where to see Pieter Bruegel the Elder's famous paintings
| Painting | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| The Tower of Babel | 1563 | Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna |
| The Hunters in the Snow | 1565 | Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna |
| The Harvesters | 1565 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
How big are they?
The paintings drawn to scale next to a person 1.7 m tall.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder?
The Tower of Babel, The Hunters in the Snow, The Harvesters.
Where can I see paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder?
The Tower of Babel at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna; The Hunters in the Snow at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna; The Harvesters at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
When did Pieter Bruegel the Elder live?
Pieter Bruegel the Elder was born in 1525 and died in 1569.
Sources: Wikidata Q43270. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.