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Gabriel Metsu: The Dutch Master You Don't Know

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Gabriel Metsu's early works depict rustic or biblical scenes created in his hometown, Leiden. Once he moved to Amsterdam, he depicted more cosmopolitan scenes to meet the tastes of the city's sophisticated art market. Above, <em>Vegetable Market in Amsterdam</em> (circa 1657-1661). <a href=&quot;http://media.npr.org/assets/artslife/arts/2011/04/metsu_custom.jpg&quot;>Click here to see the full painting.</a> (Musee du Louvre)
Gabriel Metsu's early works depict rustic or biblical scenes created in his hometown, Leiden. Once he moved to Amsterdam, he depicted more cosmopolitan scenes to meet the tastes of the city's sophisticated art market. Above, Vegetable Market in Amsterdam (circa 1657-1661). Click here to see the full painting. (Musee du Louvre)

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