Poultry Seller chicken merchant old man sitting

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Poultry Seller chicken merchant old man sitting

The Poultry Seller, The chicken merchant. An old man is sitting with a chicken on her lap, on the right a young woman with coins in her hand. To the left of the man a dog, a large copper milk can, a basket, a bucket and a yoke. On the right a basket with pears. Cornelis Jacobsz. Delff, 1620 - 1643, panel, oil paint (paint), h 90.5 cm × w 143 cm d 6.5 cm

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Media ID 19560194

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1620 1643 Basket Bucket Chicken Coins Delff Hand Old Man Pears Sitting Yoke Young Woman Oil Paint

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back in time to witness a scene of bustling activity and simple livelihood. The focal point is an elderly poultry seller, his weathered face etched with years of hard work and wisdom. Seated comfortably, he cradles a plump chicken on his lap, symbolizing both his trade and perhaps a sense of companionship. To the right of the old man stands a young woman, her hand clutching coins as she contemplates her purchase. Her presence adds vibrancy to the composition, representing the next generation taking part in this age-old tradition. On the left side of our protagonist lies an assortment of everyday objects that further immerse us into their world - a loyal dog faithfully by his side, a large copper milk can suggesting domestic chores or additional means for income generation. A basket filled with pears hints at seasonal abundance while a bucket and yoke speak volumes about manual labor. The artist behind this masterpiece is Cornelis Jacobsz Delff who skillfully captured every detail using oil paint on panel. Through careful brushstrokes and expert use of light and shadow, Delff brings life to each element within the frame. This remarkable piece invites us to reflect upon simpler times when human connection was intertwined with commerce and daily routines were infused with purposeful interactions. It serves as both an homage to forgotten tradesmen like our poultry seller and a reminder that beauty can be found even in seemingly mundane moments.

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