BRUEGHEL, Jan the Elder: The Sense of Smell
Crowded interior overflows with flowers, perfumes, and luxurious objects rendered in meticulous detail, their scents almost palpable through Brueghel's layered composition. This allegorical representation of smell exemplifies Flemish sensory art, exploring how material abundance and refined taste defined early modern wealth and culture.
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