{"product_id":"the-quacksalver-adriaen-van-ostade","title":"The Quacksalver - Adriaen van Ostade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Adriaen van Ostade, titled 'The Quacksalver', depicts a scene of a travelling medicine vendor surrounded by onlookers. The work captures the textures of clothing and the rough surfaces of the outdoor setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAdriaen van Ostade (1610-1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker, known for his genre scenes depicting peasant life. His works often present everyday activities with a blend of realism and humour, capturing the social dynamics of his time. Ostade's influence extended to many later genre painters, solidifying his position as a significant figure in Dutch art. He produced a substantial body of etchings, which allowed for wider distribution of his compositions. These prints are characterised by their fine lines and detailed rendering of figures and settings. \n\n'The Quacksalver' presents a scene of a travelling medicine vendor, or quacksalver, surrounded by a group of onlookers. The composition is organised around the quacksalver's makeshift stall, set up beneath a tree. The figures are rendered with careful attention to their expressions and attire, providing a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch society. The etching technique captures the textures of the clothing and the rough surfaces of the outdoor setting. The scene is enclosed by an arched border, adding a sense of theatrical framing to the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rosalie-an-anecdote-robert-delaunay\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRosalie: An Anecdote - Robert Delaunay — Robert Delaunay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flock-of-sheep-surrounding-a-laden-donkey-giovanni-benedetto-castiglione\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFlock of Sheep Surrounding a Laden Donkey - Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione — Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adriaen van Ostade","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728099582287,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728100696399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728100729167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728100761935,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728100794703,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Quacksalver_Poster_CompositorV1_1779155046229.jpg?v=1779157815","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-quacksalver-adriaen-van-ostade","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}