The Fishmonger

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting in an arched window, gesturing with his right hand. He wears a brown coat, blue sleeves, and a hat, and sits on a wooden bench. In front of him are several fish, with one lying on its side. The man holds a fish in his left hand. The man's attire and the fish suggest he is a fishmonger. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing attention to the man and the fish. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.