Brillenverkoper verkoopt een bril aan een oude vrouw met een spinnewiel 1694 - 1744
eliasbaeck
comic strip sketch
aged paper
mechanical pen drawing
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pen work
sketchbook drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
cartoon carciture
"Brillenverkoper verkoopt een bril aan een oude vrouw met een spinnewiel" is an etching by Elias Baeck, a Dutch artist, dating from 1694-1744. It depicts a scene of a spectacle vendor selling a pair of spectacles to an elderly woman who is spinning wool. The etching showcases the daily life of 17th century Netherlands, offering a glimpse into the social and economic activities of the time. The detailed depiction of the figures and the surrounding environment creates a sense of realism, capturing the everyday lives of people in a rural setting. The work is a fine example of Baeck's skill in etching, illustrating the importance of spectacles in everyday life during the period.
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