Walking Museum is proud to present
Bruegel and Flemish legends in the 16th century
Walking Museum has recently brought to life 10 famous masterpieces by Pieter Bruegel and other renowned Masters of the Northern Renaissance.
When combined.. these pieces of art enable Walking Museum to tell the story of Tijl Uilenspiegel…
Why Pieter Bruegel and Tijl Uilenspiegel?… How are they linked?
Tijl Uilenspiegel, "son” of Damme, is the legendary hero of the novel by Charles de Coster. His adventures take place in the 16th century, a dark period for Flanders under Spanish rule.
This is much the same period during which Bruegel's famous paintings were created. His works perfectly sketch the world of Tijl Uilenspiegel, thus these two complement each other in a very interesting and unexpected way.
Walking Museum’s mobile application lets the user discover the paintings in an exciting new way. Augmented Reality (AR) breathes life into the story’s characters and they tell the viewer their own take of the story of Tijl Uilenspiegel.
The app contains a user friendly guideline that lets the user click on certain parts of the painting and thus see how characters turn into real life figures.
In Tijl's medieval Flanders - a forgotten world full of fascinating adventures and dangers - the horrors of the inquisition, witch hunts and other mysteries all play parts in this exciting thriller.
Walking Museum animates some of Breugel’s more famous works to take the viewer on a fascinating virtual journey through the great Flemish master’s the paintings.
The user sees how the whole painting comes into movements and thus to life by scanning the work. The user is invited to follow the clickable zones and discover the history of the painting through audio and visuals.
Download the free App and uncover the mysteries of Medieval Flanders.
