Fish Vender

Fish Vender

Ludolf Bakhuizen

1701

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman standing on a rock, holding a fish and a basket. Around her, three kids play with a dog and a cat while ships sail in the background. A church spire rises behind them, and the sky looks stormy. The artist used sharp lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel busy but clear. This style was common in Dutch prints of the time. Look up Baroque for more on how artists used drama and movement in their work.

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