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Rent day (oil on panel)
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Rent day (oil on panel)
BH34268 Rent day (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 58x88.3 cm; Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 23175626
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Accountant Assistants Attorney Bills Chaos Chickens Clerk Collectors Debtors Eggs Finance Landowner Landowners Mess Office Papers Paying Taxes Tithes Villages Waiting
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Rent Day - A Chaotic Dance of Finances and Obligations
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. In this oil painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, titled "Rent day" we are transported back in time to a bustling village scene. The 58x88.3 cm panel captures the chaos that ensues when rent is due, as peasants anxiously gather outside the landowner's office. The composition is filled with intricate details that tell a story of financial struggles and societal hierarchies. Workers clutching papers and bills wait anxiously, while an overwhelmed accountant tries to make sense of it all amidst stacks of documents. In the midst of this frenzy, chickens peck at scattered eggs on the ground, adding to the atmosphere of disorder. Brueghel masterfully portrays the tension between debtors and collectors, highlighting their interactions through expressive gestures and facial expressions. The painting serves as a reminder of the burdensome taxes imposed upon villagers by landowners during this period. With his meticulous brushwork, Brueghel brings life to each character in this vibrant scene – from weary workers counting their meager earnings to lawyers diligently collecting debts on behalf of their clients. This print from Burghley House Collection in Lincolnshire offers us a glimpse into an era where finance was intertwined with everyday life for peasants struggling under heavy taxation. It serves as a testament to Brueghel's skillful storytelling ability and his keen eye for capturing human emotions within complex social dynamics.
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