Landschap met koopmannen en mannen rond een tafel van tonnen 1771

This 1771 brown wash drawing by Jean Baptist Leprince, titled "Landschap met koopmannen en mannen rond een tafel van tonnen," depicts a scene of lively commerce in a rural setting. Several figures, likely merchants, gather around a makeshift table fashioned from barrels, engaged in a transaction. The composition is framed by a simple, rustic building, with trees and foliage hinting at the natural world beyond. The scene is characterized by a sense of movement and activity, suggesting a bustling marketplace. This work showcases Leprince's skill in capturing the details of everyday life with a keen eye for observation and composition.