The Poultry Seller 1733

character art

3d character model

possibly oil pastel

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

mixed media

watercolor

warm toned green

"The Poultry Seller" (1733) by Willem van Mieris depicts a lively scene of a poultry seller in a bustling market. The Dutch painter, known for his meticulous detail, captures the vibrant colors and textures of the scene with meticulous attention. The figures are realistically portrayed, with their expressions and gestures conveying the lively interaction between the seller and customer. The abundance of poultry, game birds, and other provisions showcase the prosperity of the time and the bustling nature of the market. The painting is considered an excellent example of Dutch Genre painting, which often depicted everyday scenes of Dutch life.

Comments

rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Van Mieris demonstrates his superb artistry in this painting. The dazzling array of materials and textures is a feast for the eyes. The fur of the hare, the feathers of the pheasants and ducks, the stone of the relief –all of this is rendered with the utmost, almost tangible precision. The figures are framed twice, as it were: by the arched stone window and the actual frame around the painting.