Jongeman een halssnoer kopend van een man die tegenover hem zit 1736

This 1736 engraving by the Monogrammist MG depicts a scene of a young man purchasing a necklace from a seated man, likely a merchant. The inscription below the scene reads "September. Ao. 1736. De Dievereye in't Coopen." The engraving, likely part of a larger series, illustrates a Dutch proverb or saying, possibly about the woes of trade or the unscrupulous nature of merchants. The artist utilizes simple lines and hatching to create a detailed and expressive scene, capturing the interaction between the two figures in a small but compelling format. The artwork's small size suggests it was likely intended for personal viewing or as part of a collection.