A Market Scene 1613 - 1681

"A Market Scene" by Daniel Vertangen (1601-1684) is a 17th-century Dutch genre painting depicting a bustling market scene. The painting, now located in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases a lively market with vendors selling various goods like poultry, vegetables, and other market staples. The detailed composition, featuring figures in their everyday activities, gives viewers a glimpse into the daily life of people in the 17th century. This charming scene highlights the social interactions and economic activities that thrived within the market, making it a classic example of Dutch genre painting.