Adriaen Brouwer was a Flemish painter known for his depictions of peasants, soldiers, and other ordinary people, as well as his penchant for depicting scenes of revelry and carousing. In this book, art historian Frederik Schmidtdegener provides a comprehensive overview of Brouwer's life and work, tracing his artistic development from his formative years in Flanders to his later years in Antwerp. With its lush illustrations and insightful analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Dutch and Flemish painting of the 17th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.