Artwork
The Fishmongers
The Fishmongers is an ink print by the Baroque artist Peeter Bout. It dates from 1688 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Fishmongers is an etching by Peeter Bout, dated 1688.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling harbor scene where fishermen unload their catch from a large boat. Men sort through the fish on the dock, while others walk with baskets or accompanied by dogs, set against a backdrop of ships and shoreline buildings.
Technique & Style
The etching is characterized by quick, sketchy lines that convey a sense of movement and activity. The composition is crowded yet organized, capturing the essence of a working day.
Artist & collection
Beach Scene with Ketches and other Fishing Boats
Shore of Inland Waterway with a Ketch, Two Smaller Boats, and Fisherman
View of Several Houses Facing the Port
Launching a Ship
Harbor View
Harbor with a Large Tower (Le Port de mer à la grosse tour)
Inland Waterway with Two Galliots at the Right
Fish Vender
Galley with Deck Covered with Sails
Port at Amsterdam
Canal at Utrecht
Harbor with a Large Tower (Le Port de mer à la grosse tour)