{"product_id":"extraordinary-merchant-plate-6-simon-guillain","title":"Extraordinary Merchant!, plate 6 - Simon Guillain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1646 etching by Simon Guillain depicting a merchant in seventeenth-century Paris, rendered with precise line work and classical architectural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Simon Guillain, dated 1646, belongs to a series documenting the street life of seventeenth-century Paris. The figure, identified as an extraordinary merchant, stands in profile within a sparse urban setting. Guillain employs a precise, linear technique to define the merchant's heavy cloak, hat, and the distinct folds of his garments. The background architecture, featuring classical columns and simple building facades, provides a sense of place without distracting from the primary subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillain, primarily known as a sculptor, demonstrates a clear understanding of form and volume in this print. The cross-hatching used to create shadows on the merchant's legs and the underside of his cloak adds a sense of weight to the figure. A small, thin dog appears in the background, a common motif in street scenes of the period that adds a touch of realism to the composition. The merchant carries a measuring stick or similar tool tucked into his belt, which serves as a subtle indicator of his trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a glimpse into the social fabric of the era, capturing a moment of quiet observation. The etching is executed with a controlled hand, prioritising clarity of form over atmospheric effects. The composition is balanced, with the vertical lines of the architecture echoing the upright posture of the merchant. As a piece of historical documentation, it provides insight into the attire and daily activities of urban workers in mid-seventeenth-century France. The print remains a fine example of the period's interest in genre subjects, where the focus shifts from grand historical narratives to the individuals who populated the city streets.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon Guillain","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502181847375,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502195151183,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502195183951,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502195216719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502195249487,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502195282255,"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":58502195315023,"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":58502195347791,"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":58502195380559,"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":58502195413327,"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":58502195446095,"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":58502195478863,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Extraordinary-Merchant-plate-6_Poster_CompositorV1_1786421285156.jpg?v=1787013072","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/extraordinary-merchant-plate-6-simon-guillain","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}