{"product_id":"apen-op-de-vismarkt-matthijs-pool","title":"Apen op de vismarkt - Matthijs Pool","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical eighteenth-century etching by Matthijs Pool depicting monkeys engaged in the daily commerce of a Dutch fish market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Matthijs Pool belongs to the genre of singerie, a decorative style popular in the early eighteenth century that features monkeys dressed in human clothing and engaged in human activities. In this scene, the artist depicts a bustling fish market where the vendors and customers are entirely simian. The monkeys are dressed in the contemporary fashion of the period, complete with hats, aprons, and gowns, mirroring the social structures and daily routines of Dutch urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePool uses precise line work to define the textures of the fish, the wooden market stalls, and the fabric of the monkeys' garments. The composition is structured around the central market stall, which creates a clear sense of space and activity. The inclusion of text at the bottom of the print provides a satirical commentary on the scene, a common feature in Dutch prints of this era. The work functions as both a humorous observation of human behaviour and a display of technical skill in printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthijs Pool, an Amsterdam-based engraver and publisher, was known for his ability to capture detailed narratives within a single frame. This print reflects the fascination with the exotic and the satirical that permeated European art during the Enlightenment. By replacing human figures with monkeys, the artist invites the viewer to observe the absurdity of social roles and market interactions from a detached, ironic perspective. The print remains a curious example of how eighteenth-century artists used allegory and humour to comment on the mundane aspects of society.\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\/halfbeak-on-a-lacquer-tray-with-turnips-and-white-baits-on-a-porcelain-dish-with-plum-blossoms-on-broken-ice-ryuryukyo-shinsai\" 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;\"\u003eHalfbeak on a Lacquer Tray with Turnips and White Baits on a Porcelain Dish with Plum Blossoms on Broken Ice - Ryūryūkyo Shinsai — Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acht-scenes-met-jongens-willem-wenckebach\" 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;\"\u003eAcht scènes met jongens - Willem Wenckebach — Willem Wenckebach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthijs Pool","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58527123276111,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58527155388751,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58527155421519,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527155454287,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58527155487055,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527155519823,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527155552591,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58527155585359,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527155618127,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527155650895,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58527155683663,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527155716431,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Apen-op-de-vismarkt_Poster_CompositorV1_1786496652349.jpg?v=1787235352","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/apen-op-de-vismarkt-matthijs-pool","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}