Artwork
The Peddler
The Peddler is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johannes van Vliet. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Peddler is an etching created by Johannes van Vliet in 1632.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hunched figure struggling under the weight of a large wooden box, conveying a sense of fatigue and hardship through the character's posture and attire.
Technique & Style
Van Vliet employed the etching technique, using acid to create textured lines on a metal plate, which were then filled with ink to produce the print's distinctive visual quality.
Context
As a 17th-century work, The Peddler reflects the artist's observation of everyday life, capturing a moment of toil and hardship.
Artist & collection
