Oesterverkoper 1629 - 1630

"Oesterverkoper" (Oyster Seller) is an etching by Abraham Bosse, dating back to 1629-1630. This detailed and expressive print depicts a street vendor in a lively and humorous manner. Bosse was renowned for his masterful use of line and shading, which gives the artwork a striking sense of realism and depth. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures the spirit of 17th-century Dutch life, highlighting the daily activities of ordinary people.