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The Violin Player

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a figure with exaggerated features, holding a violin and a bow. The character has large eyes, a prominent nose, a wide mouth, and long hair flowing from under a hat. The attire consists of a tunic or robe, wide-legged trousers, and shoes. The background is plain, and the image is rendered in monochromatic ink on a textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching and engraving//one of four prints on uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.260.a-d)
Dimensions
3750 × 2778 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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