Vijf handelaren aan de kust, mogelijk in de Levant 1668 - 1725

This anonymous etching, “Vijf handelaren aan de kust, mogelijk in de Levant,” depicts a scene of trade and commerce in the Levant. The print, dated between 1668 and 1725, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The image shows five figures, likely merchants, standing amidst a collection of large, bound packages. They are engaged in conversation as a ship, possibly a merchant vessel, sails by in the background. This snapshot of everyday life provides a glimpse into the bustling world of 17th-century Mediterranean trade.