Pieter Aertsen

Pieter Aertsen (1508–1575) was a Flemish painter of the Northern Renaissance, renowned as a pioneer of genre painting and still life. Active in Antwerp and Amsterdam, Aertsen introduced monumental kitchen, market, and peasant scenes that often included subtle religious or moral references in the background.

His most famous works include The Butcher’s Stall (1551, Uppsala), Market Scene with Christ and the Adulteress, and Kitchen Scene with Christ at Emmaus. These paintings are admired for their vivid detail, striking naturalism, and symbolic depth, blending everyday life with sacred themes. Known as the “inverter of still life,” Aertsen’s influence extended to later Dutch Golden Age painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer.

At Blue Surf Art, we recreate Pieter Aertsen’s masterpieces as museum-quality, hand-painted oil on canvas reproductions. Each reproduction is crafted with care to preserve the richness, detail, and narrative power of the originals. Perfect for collectors, admirers of Flemish art, or interiors seeking historic genre scenes, our reproductions bring the artistry of Pieter Aertsen into your home, with worldwide shipping available.