Fishmonger's Stall by Adriaen van Utrecht. A 17th-century scene showing a woman purchasing fish from a merchant at a stall overflowing with varied seafood including lobster and rays.

Fishmonger's Stall

Adriaen van Utrecht

1640 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Flemish Golden Age scene depicting a vibrant marketplace interaction amidst an abundance of meticulously rendered seafood.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Kitchen
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1640 by Adriaen van Utrecht, this work is a superb example of Flemish Golden Age genre and still-life painting. It captures a daily interaction at a fishmonger's stall, rendered with incredible attention to the varied textures of scales, shells, and period garments.

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