The Seller of Rat Poison
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Seller of Rat Poison is a 1655 ink by Cornelis Visscher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man in a hat, holding a staff with a cage on top, accompanied by a young boy and a dog. The man is dressed in a long coat and has a bag slung over his shoulder. The boy is wearing a headscarf and reaching out towards the man. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of rustic simplicity, with the man and boy engaged in a quiet moment together. The image is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and shading. The image invites the viewer to explore the world of Baroque art, characterized by its dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
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