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Peasants returning from the fields, c. 1632-34 (oil on panel)
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Peasants returning from the fields, c. 1632-34 (oil on panel)
XIR897201 Peasants returning from the fields, c.1632-34 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 121x194 cm; Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Paysans revenant des champs); Flemish, out of copyright
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In this painting by Peter Paul Rubens, titled "Peasants returning from the fields" we are transported back to 17th century Flanders. The scene depicts a group of hardworking peasants making their way home after a long day's work in the fields. The vast landscape stretches out before them, with rolling hills and lush greenery as far as the eye can see. A clear blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds serves as a backdrop to this idyllic countryside setting. A horse-drawn cart takes center stage, piled high with bundles of harvested crops. Women in traditional attire walk alongside it, carrying baskets filled with freshly picked vegetables. They chat animatedly amongst themselves, their faces weathered but content after a day of labor. A worn pathway cuts through the fields, leading these weary workers towards their humble homes nestled amidst the picturesque scenery. It is evident that life here revolves around hard work and simplicity; yet there is also an undeniable sense of harmony and unity among these peasants. Rubens masterfully captures not only the physicality of daily life in rural Flanders but also its inherent beauty and tranquility. This painting serves as a timeless reminder of our connection to nature and the importance of finding solace in simple pleasures – something that resonates just as strongly today as it did centuries ago.
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