Chinese visverkoper 1682 - 1711

"Chinese visverkoper" (Chinese fish seller) is an etching by Pieter Schenk, created between 1682 and 1711. The artwork depicts a lively scene of a Chinese merchant selling fish. Schenk was a Dutch artist known for his detailed engravings and illustrations of exotic people and places. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the cultural fascination with the East during the Dutch Golden Age. The detailed portrayal of the merchant's clothing, accessories, and the surrounding environment reveals Schenk's meticulous attention to detail and his desire to accurately represent the foreign culture.