Schoenenverkoper 1660

"Schoenenverkoper" (Shoe Seller) is an etching created in 1660 by the Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Mitelli. This work depicts a shoe seller walking down the street while carrying his wares on a pole across his shoulder. The subject’s limp, as depicted in the artwork, creates a sense of realism within the scene. The etching is part of a series of prints that Mitelli created of different street vendors, showcasing the everyday life of the time. This piece is now housed at the Rijksmuseum.