Inspired by Parabel der Blinden ( 1568 ) the novel tells the story of the work 's creation from the point of view of the six blind men depicted in the painting .
Parabel der Blinden ( 1568 ) is a painting by Netherlandish artist Pieter Bruegel .
Inspired by Parabel der Blinden ( 1568 ) , a painting by Netherlandish artist Pieter Bruegel , the novel tells the story of the work 's creation from the point of view of the six blind men depicted in the painting .