Butcher's Shop 1580

"Butcher's Shop" is a 1580 painting by Annibale Carracci, an Italian artist of the late Renaissance era, depicting a bustling scene inside a butcher's shop. The painting, now housed at Christ Church in Oxford, UK, is known for its realism and the artist's ability to portray the textures of various objects like meat, fabric, and wood. The painting presents an everyday scene from the life of a commoner, showcasing Carracci's keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of everyday life.