Het lastig straet geschreeuw van klyne koop-persoonen, / Zal u deés nieuwe plaet zeer aengenaem vertoonen / Les cris aigus des petits marchands, / Rendent ce tableau divertissant 1800 - 1833

Philippus Jacobus Brepols created this print, "The troublesome street cries of small merchants, will pleasantly show you this new plate", the plate presents a series of vignettes depicting the lives of street vendors. Brepols made this print amidst significant social and economic changes. As capitalism began reshaping European societies, the lives of ordinary people were transformed. Brepols captures the voices of those often overlooked, the small merchants who navigated the bustling streets. The artist subtly hints at the complexities of gender and class within this community. By depicting both men and women engaged in trade, Brepols challenges traditional representations of labor, offering a glimpse into the diverse roles individuals played in the economy. "The troublesome street cries" is a study in the art of the everyday. These merchants were the lifeblood of the city. The artwork is a reminder of the human stories embedded in the marketplace.