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The Hurdy-Gurdy Player

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an elderly man standing upright. He has a long beard and an aged face with a solemn expression. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a tunic, baggy pants, knee-high stockings, garters, and sturdy shoes. A cloak is around his shoulders, and he carries a large, intricately decorated musical instrument, possibly a hurdy-gurdy.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2766 × 4316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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