1894
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Market Scene in the 17th Century is a 1894 oil by Florent Willems, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
This painting depicts a lively market scene from the 17th century. A woman, dressed in black, stands on the left, holding a basket and conversing with a butcher, who wears an orange vest and is seated at a wooden table. The table is laden with various meats, including a goose, a chicken, and a rabbit. In the foreground, a dog stands beside the woman, while a few dead animals lie on the ground. The background features a wall adorned with hanging meats and a window. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The warm tones of the painting evoke a sense of comfort and familiarity, inviting the viewer to step into the bustling market. To explore more works like this, look up the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Florent Willems or Florent Willems van Edeghem (8 January 1823 – 23 October 1905) was a Belgian painter and art restorer.
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