Mosselman, ca. 1625 1621 - 1623

This 17th-century broadside, titled "Mosselman," depicts a scene of street vendors selling mussels in a Dutch town square. The anonymous artist uses simple yet effective lines to capture the bustling energy of the market, with figures interacting and a wheelbarrow filled with mussels prominently featured. The text surrounding the image provides a detailed description of the qualities and benefits of mussels, highlighting their value as a source of sustenance and nourishment. The overall composition conveys a sense of everyday life in the Netherlands during the Golden Age.