Brillenverkoper 1613 - 1667

"Brillenverkoper" (meaning "Glasses Seller") is an etching created by an anonymous artist between 1613 and 1667. This artwork is a charming portrayal of everyday life in the Dutch Golden Age. The scene depicts a street vendor selling spectacles to a group of people. The composition is lively and detailed, with several figures interacting with each other. The print is also notable for its inclusion of a cityscape in the background, which provides a sense of context for the scene. This small-scale etching, measuring 89 mm x 128 mm, would have likely been a personal piece and is an example of the genre of "genre painting" that was popular in the Netherlands at the time.