Artwork preview

The Bagpipe Player

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person playing bagpipes in a slightly crouched position. They have distinctive facial features, including a prominent nose and high cheekbones, and a focused expression. The person has medium-length hair and is dressed in a tunic-like garment with long sleeves and thigh-length. They are wearing leg coverings, and the background is a plain, blank expanse. The illustration is in a monochrome pen-and-ink style with simple lines and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1622
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3492 × 2782 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original