Reportage by Bill Russell

Back in 1564 was Pieter Bruegel the Elder a visual journalist? His drawings hold the key. Bruegel was a keen observer of the world around him, and his graphic work reflects a deeper presence within everyday life. He traveled extensively, sketching landscapes mostly. He acted as both a witness to his times and a commentator.

Pieter Bruegel: Peasant Life Observational, satirical and spiritual scenes from a 16th-Century Artist