The Herring-Seller — Gabriël Metsu

Gabriël Metsu. Painted c. 1661 - c. 1662.

With a critical eye, the woman in this painting inspects the herring being offered to her by a herring merchant. Unlike what is common today in the Netherlands, fish was primarily consumed in the morning and afternoon during the 17th century. Additionally, there was an abundant supply of fresh fish on Catholic fasting days such as Fridays, when meat was not eaten.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 33 × 37 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

Print: 33 × 37 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20028324. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.