Mouse with RosesJan Brueghel the Elder · 1611

  • Art movementDutch Golden Age
  • Creation date1611
  • Dimensions7.0 x 10.0 cm
In the Musaeum we read: “I note that Brueghel painted on parchment a mouse with some stems of roses and insects. I wanted to call particular attention to this parchment and make it known that its value can rest on the fact that even mice in it are enjoyable to look at” In actual fact, this miniature masterpiece is not on parchment but on copper, and it is most likely the “trifle, of little import” which Brueghel mentions in a letter to the Cardinal in 1605.

Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568 – 1625)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Mouse with Roses
  • Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder
  • Year: 1611
  • Original dimensions: 7.0 x 10.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Corpus context: symbolic naturalism, detailed observation
  • Keywords: 17th century art, jan brueghel, copper artwork
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Is "Mouse with Roses" by Jan Brueghel the Elder a bright or a dark artwork?

The perceived brightness of "Mouse with Roses" by Jan Brueghel the Elder is deep_shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

When was "Mouse with Roses" made?

"Mouse with Roses" dates from 1611. The date places the work within Jan Brueghel the Elder's career and its era.

How old was Jan Brueghel the Elder when creating "Mouse with Roses" in 1611?

When "Mouse with Roses" was created in 1611, Jan Brueghel the Elder - born in 1568 - was 43 years old.

What color leads the composition of "Mouse with Roses" by Jan Brueghel the Elder?

The dominant color of "Mouse with Roses" by Jan Brueghel the Elder is espresso (#534e44).

What is "Mouse with Roses" about?

The themes present in "Mouse with Roses" by Jan Brueghel the Elder include mouse and roses, still life art, insect detail, flemish painting, nature scene, miniature artwork, symbolic imagery. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

Which artist is "Mouse with Roses" attributed to?

The artist behind "Mouse with Roses" is Jan Brueghel the Elder. The work is catalogued under Jan Brueghel the Elder's name.

What color intensity does "Mouse with Roses" by Jan Brueghel the Elder have?

The colors in "Mouse with Roses" by Jan Brueghel the Elder have a monochromatic intensity.

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