The Hurdy-Gurdy Player

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving//one of three prints on uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.257.a-c)

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.6 × 8.5 cm (2 5/8 × 3 3/8 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 18.9 × 27.7 cm (7 7/16 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.257.a

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 421, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    Varie Figure Gobbi [Lieure 279 & 407-426]

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a figure standing upright. The person is slightly hunched and is clenching their hands together in front of them. The facial features include a pronounced nose and a furrowed brow with squinted eyes, wavy and disheveled hair, and an object resembling a trumpet accessory attached at the top. They wear a long tunic with buttons and tight-fitting, wrinkled pants or leggings. The attire is detailed with prominent lines for texture. The background is plain beige.

The Bagpipe Player

Jacques Callot

1622

The image shows a line drawing of a rotund figure in historical clothing. The figure is standing in a slight off-balance position, leaning to the left. His facial features are exaggerated and round, with bushy eyebrows, a double chin, and a solemn expression. He has long, wavy hair under a wide-brimmed hat with a plume. The figure is dressed in puffed sleeves, a doublet, knee-length breeches, and stockings. He is holding a large goblet or flask and has a sword at his waist. The shoes are pointed. The background is plain, emphasizing the whimsical appearance of the character.

Man with Big Belly

Jacques Callot

1622

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1957

  • Jacques Callot, 1592-1635, Los Angeles County Museum, 1957, no. 111-131.

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65075161

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