Italiaansche Costumen / Costumes Italiens 1800 - 1833

"Italiaansche Costumen / Costumes Italiens" is a hand-colored etching by Philippus Jacobus Brepols, depicting six figures wearing traditional Italian costumes. The work dates from 1800-1833 and is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The artwork features figures in different professions, including a farmer, a peddler, a fisherman, a woodcutter, a "Guard-Dragoon," and a "Nachtwachter," a watchman. The print demonstrates the artist’s skill at portraying a diverse range of Italian fashion through simple, yet evocative imagery. These costume prints were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, providing viewers with a glimpse into the diverse cultures and professions of Europe.