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The Lute Player

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person playing a stringed musical instrument. The person has a distinct, somewhat exaggerated style, wearing a large-brimmed hat that covers part of their hair. They have a pensive expression with outlined facial features, including a prominent nose. The person is dressed in loose-fitting clothing and appears to be standing on a plain, off-white or beige surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching and engraving//one of four prints on uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.253.a-d)
Dimensions
3660 × 2444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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