Multiple choice general knowledge

Netherlandish Proverbs is a 1559 oil-on-oak-panel painting which depicts a land populated with literal renditions of Flemish proverbs of the day. Who's the artist?

  1. Michaelangelo

  2. Rubens

  3. Pieter Bruegel the Elder

  4. Raphael
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Explanation

Pieter Bruegel the Elder (also known as Pieter Bruegel de Oude) painted 'Netherlandish Proverbs' (Dutch: 'Nederlandse Spreekwoorden') in 1559. This famous painting illustrates numerous Dutch proverbs through literal visual representations, showcasing Bruegel's expertise in depicting detailed scenes of everyday Flemish life. The painting contains over 100 identifiable proverbs.

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