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The fiddler and the hurdy-gurdy boy

Adriaen van Ostade

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing or etching of a scene. A large tree with many leaves stands in the center. Under the tree, several men are gathered around a table and barrel, some sitting and one standing. The standing man wears a long coat and a hat. A man on the left sits on a bench playing a fiddle. A boy on the right holds a hurdy-gurdy. In the background, there are buildings, including one with a lattice window and another with a tower. People are also visible on the right side. The scene appears to be set outdoors, possibly in a village or town square.

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769 × 893 px
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