Oesterverkoper 1688 - 1724

"Oesterverkoper" (Oyster Seller) is an etching created by Dutch artist Jacob Gole between 1688 and 1724. The print depicts a man pushing a wheelbarrow full of oysters, with the price of the oysters written below. This etching is a fine example of Dutch genre art, which focused on everyday life and scenes from the working class. The detail and realistic portrayal of the oyster seller and his cart demonstrates Gole's skill as an artist and provides insight into daily life in 17th and 18th century Holland. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.