Fishmarket at the harbour

Fishmarket at the harbour, a 1625 painting by Frans Snyders, depicts a bustling fish market scene at a harbor. The artwork, housed in the musé Comtadin-Duplessis, showcases a rich variety of fish and seafood, including salmon, cod, eels, lobsters, crabs, and oysters, piled high on a wooden table. Two figures are prominently featured: an older man in red clothing, seemingly a fishmonger, holding a large lobster; and another individual in brown attire, possibly a second vendor, handling a basket of smaller fish and eels. The background suggests a harbor setting with boats and a glimpse of the sea. The painting is characterized by a realistic rendering of the fish and seafood, with attention to detail in their textures and colors. The overall composition is lively and dynamic, capturing the energy of a busy marketplace. The dimensions of the artwork are not provided in the metadata.