1561
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Market Farmer and his Wife is a 1561 oil by Pieter Aertsen, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Farmer, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
This painting shows a farmer and his wife in a market setting. The farmer is prominently featured, carrying a large basket on his head and wearing a red shirt and black vest. His wife sits beside him, looking down at the ground. The scene is set against a backdrop of a market, with various goods and produce on display. The farmer's wife appears to be engaged in some activity, possibly preparing food or tending to their wares. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about this technique and its applications, explore the world of chiaroscuro.
Pieter Aertsen (1508 in Amsterdam – 2 June 1575 in Amsterdam), called Lange Piet ("Tall Pete") because of his height, was a Dutch painter in the style of Northern Mannerism.
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