Jan Brueghel ( 1601 - 1678 ) was a Dutch painter. Jan Brueghel s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 22542.92 USD for An allegory of Earth (circle of Jan Brueghel II & Peter van Avont) in 2002 to a remarkable record 684170.02 USD for Reisende auf der Waldstrasse in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.