Fish market near a harbor

"Fish market near a harbor" is a 1610 painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder. 



The artwork depicts a bustling fish market scene situated next to a harbor. The foreground shows numerous people engaged in buying and selling fish, with baskets and other market paraphernalia scattered around. Several figures are dressed in period clothing. 



Behind the market, a waterfront is visible, with various boats moored along a quay. The harbor is filled with sailing vessels of different sizes. 



In the background, a medieval-style town is depicted, with buildings of varying heights and architectural styles. A prominent tower-like structure stands out near the harbor. The sky is cloudy, with a soft light suggesting either dawn or dusk. The overall style is characteristic of Flemish painting of the period, with attention to detail in the figures, architecture, and maritime elements. The painting measures 0.275 meters in width and 0.176 meters in height and is housed in the Staatliches Museum Schwerin.