Stoelenverkoper 1660

"Stoelenverkoper" is a 1660 etching by Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Mitelli. The etching depicts a man carrying a stack of chairs on his back as he walks. Mitelli’s work is known for its attention to detail and its portrayal of everyday life, as evident in this depiction of a chair seller on the move. The work's simple composition and masterful use of shading create a sense of realism and depth. "Stoelenverkoper" currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, a museum of Dutch history and art.