The Strolling Musicians

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of four men and a dog. The men are dressed in elaborate garments, some with tall hats and cloaks. One man is holding a musical instrument resembling a bagpipe while another interacts with the dog in the foreground. The setting suggests an informal gathering, with the men standing closely together around a doorway where light is illuminating parts of the scene. The drawing is detailed and intricate, showing texture in the fabric and fur of the characters.