Verkoper van kruidendrank 1733 - 1792

This etching, titled "Verkoper van kruidendrank" (Herbal Drink Seller), depicts a comical scene by Jean Baptiste Guélard. The artwork, created between 1733 and 1792, shows a monkey dressed as a street vendor offering a glass of herbal drink. The monkey is accompanied by a dog and another monkey carrying a chair on its back. The humorous depiction of animals engaging in human activities is characteristic of the artist's style and reflects the 18th-century fascination with animal behavior. The etching's small size, measuring 161 mm in height and 217 mm in width, makes it a charming and intimate portrayal of everyday life with a touch of satire.