Pulling of the Pretzel (by Jan van Bijlert) Jigsaw Puzzle
Puzzle Description
An online puzzle inspired by the painting “Pulling of the Pretzel” by the Dutch artist Jan van Bijlert. Created in the 17th century, this genre scene belongs to the traditions of the Dutch Golden Age of painting. The canvas depicts young people taking part in a folk amusement - a contest for a pretzel. The artist masterfully conveys the liveliness of the moment, the expressions on the faces, and the details of the costumes, recreating the festive and cheerful atmosphere.
Image Credit
Jan van Bijlert, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Game Details
The puzzle image is divided into 24 pieces arranged in a grid - 6 x 4 (rows - 6; columns - 4). Your task is to correctly assemble all the pieces to form a complete image. Points that may be earned upon successfully completing the puzzle: 24.
Classic Mode
Just like a real tabletop jigsaw puzzle! Pieces can be rotated and freely moved without automatic connections or grouping. It's all manual — perfect for purists.
Modern Mode
A smooth and intuitive experience. Rotation is optional - you can enable or disable it before starting. Pieces snap together when brought close and form movable groups to speed up solving. Puzzle elements are styled like real pieces, with protrusions, shadows, and distinct shapes.
Simple Mode
A smooth and intuitive experience. No rotation needed. Pieces snap together when brought close and form movable groups to speed up solving. A clean image without visual protrusions or shadows.
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