Author: Haid, Johann Jakob (1704-1767) and Haid, Johann Elias (1736-1809)
Title: [Mezzotint] Le marchand de Ratafiat/De handelaar van Ratafia (versterkt druivensap/suikerbrandewijn).
Description: Landscape with a pedlar selling Ratafia, walking on a road accompanied by an older woman, the man carrying a basket hung around his neck filled with bottles, a village in the background; the original composition was by David Teniers. Inscribed below: Le Marchand de Ratafiat / J.J. Haid et filius excudit AV.The Ratafia is a liquor that can be either a fortified wine or a fruit-based beverage. It was commonly made in Italy, France, Spain and Southern Germany. The plate is numbered as 2. Mezzotint on paper, trimmed within plate mark; total: 216 x 163 mm; mounted on cardboard. On verso, on the lower margin, some restorations.

Keywords: Drinks|Farmers|Landscapes|Male|Trade|Women