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Poultry Merchant
Poultry Merchant is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Jacobsz. Delff. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Poultry Merchant is a 1631 oil painting by Cornelis Jacobsz. Delff, a Dutch artist. The work is a genre scene, depicting everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows an older man with a white beard and black hat holding a rooster, accompanied by a woman in a red jacket examining an object. A dog is present on the floor. The scene is set against a dark background, focusing attention on the figures and objects.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The dark background highlights the subjects and objects in the foreground.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Rijksmuseum, indicating its significance in Dutch art heritage.
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