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The Hurdy-Gurdy Player

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in a crouched position, with their hand resting on one knee. The person has an aged face with deeply etched lines, a prominent nose, and a furrowed brow. They wear a distinctive large, rounded hat that covers most of their hair. The attire includes layered garments such as a long coat, loose-fitting pants, and shoes. The person appears to be holding a cylindrical object under their arm. The background is a lightly textured, blank surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching and engraving//one of three prints on uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.257.a-c)
Dimensions
3611 × 2814 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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