Jigsaw Puzzle Bruegel - The Census at Bethlehem - 1000 pieces

This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle features the famous painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, "The Census at Bethlehem." The puzzle is crafted from sturdy cardboard and measures 44 by 68 centimeters.

Included in the box is a separate A4-sized print of the artwork to serve as a reference while assembling. This makes the process clear and enjoyable for both beginners and experienced puzzlers alike.

In "The Census at Bethlehem" (1566), Pieter Bruegel the Elder ingeniously transports the well-known biblical narrative to a frigid, sixteenth-century Flemish village. Rather than a lofty religious scene, the work presents a vivid, unvarnished snapshot of daily life: villagers slaughtering a pig, children playing on frozen water, and a line of people gathering at an inn to pay their taxes. Joseph—identifiable by the saw over his shoulder—and Mary, draped in blue and riding a donkey, blend almost unnoticed into the wintry bustle. This combination of Bruegel’s unparalleled eye for detail, the atmospheric snowy landscape, and subtle allusions to the harsh Spanish rule of the time makes this masterpiece a timeless piece to behold—one that reveals new stories with every glance.

Box: 145 x 273 x 66 mm