Who painted The Fruit and Vegetable Seller?

The Fruit and Vegetable Seller was painted by Gerrit Dou in 1644.

Where can I see The Fruit and Vegetable Seller?

The Fruit and Vegetable Seller is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is The Fruit and Vegetable Seller?

The Fruit and Vegetable Seller is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

The Fruit and Vegetable Seller

Gerrit Dou , 1644

The Fruit and Vegetable Seller is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerrit Dou. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

The Fruit and Vegetable Seller, painted in 1644 by Gerrit Dou, is a characteristic example of the Dutch Golden Age genre scene. This small, meticulously detailed work showcases Dou's ability to capture everyday life with precision.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a solemn female street vendor in a dimly lit interior, engaged in weighing produce. Her serious expression and the carefully arranged fruits and vegetables convey a sense of diligent workmanship and the quiet dignity of a common occupation.

Technique & Style

Dou employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, while his attention to texture and detail, evident in the rendered produce, clothing, and surroundings, exemplifies the refined qualities of the Leiden fijnschilders style.

History & Provenance

Trained under Rembrandt, Dou's distinctive approach is evident here. The work is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gerrit Dou

Gerrit Dou (pronounced ; 7 April 1613 – 9 February 1675), also known as Gerard Douw or Dow, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, whose small, highly polished paintings are typical of the Leiden fijnschilders.