Visverkoper 1723 - 1789

"Visverkoper," a 1723-1789 etching by Dutch artist Jacob Hoolaart, portrays a lively scene of a fishmonger selling his catch to a woman. The detailed depiction of the figures, the overflowing basket of fish, and the surrounding vine leaves, suggests a sense of bustling market life in 18th-century Netherlands. Hoolaart's signature, "J.D.Hoolaart f," appears in the lower right corner of the artwork. This small yet compelling print offers a glimpse into the daily life of a bygone era.