The Hurdy-Gurdy Player

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a person in a hunched position, possibly walking or resting. The facial features include deep-set eyes and a prominent nose. The person is wearing a large hat with long ribbon-like elements, a long coat, and layered clothing with textured pants. They are holding round objects in their left hand. The background is plain with subtle markings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.6 × 8.6 cm (2 5/8 × 3 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 8.9 × 10 cm (3 1/2 × 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.441

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 421, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

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

Q65509315

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