Scharenslijper 1635 - 1692

"Scharenslijper" (1635-1692) is an etching by Dutch artist Justus van den Nijpoort (1625-1692). The image depicts a scene of everyday life, with a man sharpening scissors on a grinding wheel in front of a village house. The artist's signature, "J.D. Nijpoort fecit," appears in the lower right corner. The etching is a fine example of Nijpoort's ability to capture the details of everyday life in his artwork. This print was likely part of a larger series, often depicting trade-related scenes. The meticulous detail of the figures and the simple composition are characteristic of Dutch Golden Age etching.