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The Rich Man Playing Violin on a Jaw Bone

Johan Wierix, after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man in a medieval setting. He is crouching on a cobblestone street, holding a saw. He is wearing a robe with fur trim, a tunic, and a wide-brimmed hat. A castle wall with towers is in the background, along with figures in a boat and a caged enclosure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1568
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
8521 × 8654 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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