Brillenverkoper 1602

"Brillenverkoper" (Glasses Seller) is an etching by Nicolaes Jansz. Clock from 1602. The etching is a satirical depiction of a glasses seller with a large selection of glasses, many of which he is wearing himself. This humorous scene, likely in a Dutch marketplace, highlights the vanity and absurdity of wearing too many glasses. The artwork uses a dynamic composition, featuring the glasses seller in the foreground, with a bustling cityscape in the background. The etching is a fine example of Dutch art from the early 17th century, known for its attention to detail and focus on everyday life.