1690
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Dominant colour
Town Market is a 1690 oil by Mattheus van Helmont, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Market, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
This painting shows a bustling market scene. People of all ages are gathered, some standing, others sitting. The market offers a variety of goods, including vegetables, fruits, and what appears to be a parrot. In the background, there are buildings with chimneys and a cloudy sky. The artist has used a range of colors to bring the scene to life, from the earthy tones of the buildings to the vibrant hues of the fruits and vegetables. The overall atmosphere is one of activity and commerce. This painting is a great example of a market scene, and it's worth checking out the work of artist Mattheus van Helmont to see more of his depictions of everyday life.
Mattheus van Helmont (1623 – after 1679) was a Flemish painter specialized in genre scenes of interiors and village scenes.
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