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Selling Pigs at the Market in The Hague

Selling Pigs at the Market in The Hague, by Sybrand van Beest, oil, 1649
Selling Pigs at the Market in The Hague, by Sybrand van Beest, oil, 1649

Selling Pigs at the Market in The Hague is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Sybrand van Beest. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Selling Pigs at the Market in The Hague is an oil painting created by Sybrand van Beest in 1649. The work is currently held at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a lively market scene in The Hague, with people gathered around pigs on the ground. The background features buildings and trees, adding depth to the composition.

Technique & Style

The use of oil paint gives the work a rich and vibrant quality, capturing the bustling atmosphere of the market.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Sybrand van Beest

Artist

Sybrand van Beest

Sybrand van Beest (1610–1674) was an artist, born in The Hague.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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