Artwork
The Fishmonger
The Fishmonger is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Ludolf Bakhuizen. It dates from 1689 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Fishmonger is a 1689 painting by Ludolf Bakhuizen, a Dutch artist of German origin. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a fishmonger and a young boy handling fish on a wooden table. The scene is characterized by a sense of concentration, with the figures' serious and focused expressions.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, highlighting the fish and the figures' hands. The dark background with a faint glow near the top adds to the dramatic effect of the lighting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ludolf Bakhuizen (28 December 1630 or 1632 – 7 November 1708) was a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker.
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