Who painted A Market Scene?

A Market Scene was painted by Daniel Vertangen in 1647.

Where can I see A Market Scene?

A Market Scene is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is A Market Scene?

A Market Scene is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

A Market Scene

Daniel Vertangen , 1647

A Market Scene is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Daniel Vertangen. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Daniel Vertangen’s 1647 oil on canvas, titled A Market Scene, portrays a bustling open‑air market rendered in warm, earthy hues. The composition centers on a woman in a flowing white dress, flanked by a seated vendor and a curious boy with a basket, while distant trees, structures, and figures populate the background, creating a lively communal atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures everyday commercial activity, emphasizing social interaction within a 17th‑century Dutch town. The central figure’s white attire draws attention to her role—perhaps a patron or a focal point of exchange—while the surrounding participants suggest a shared economic space where buyers, sellers, and onlookers converge.

Technique & Style

Vertangen employs chiaroscuro to model forms, using contrasts of light and shadow to generate depth across the market’s crowded plane. The palette of muted ochres and browns, punctuated by the bright white dress, conveys a sense of warmth and intimacy, while loose brushwork in the background suggests atmospheric perspective.

History & Provenance

Created in 1647, the painting entered the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on Dutch Golden Age works, situating Vertangen among his contemporaries in the institution’s holdings.