The Harvesters: Who's in Charge? | AmorSciendi

The video explores Bruegel's painting 'The Harvesters', highlighting its immersive nature and historical context. It delves into the religious and political tensions of 16th century Europe, including the Protestant Reformation and the iconoclastic fury. The shift in art patronage from nobility to merchants is discussed, along with the class tensions it created. The painting is analyzed for its depiction of community, labor, and leisure, emphasizing its democratic representation of human experience.

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