Man Playing a Lute [recto]

Matteo Rosselli

Associated Names
Matteo Rosselli

Artist, Florentine, 1578 - 1650

The image depicts a full-body sketch of a standing person holding a musical instrument. The person has one leg slightly forward, with one hand on the neck of the instrument and the other on the body. The person's face is slightly tilted with short hair or a head covering. They are wearing clothing with voluminous sleeves and pants, with ties or bands around the knees. The sketch is on aged paper with a blank background.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch of a person with their legs and feet fading into undeveloped lines. The person is in a partially turned position to the right with one arm extended. The facial features are roughly sketched, suggesting a profile view. The person appears to be wearing a hat with a brim, and their hair looks curly or wavy. The clothing consists of loose-fitting historical European fashion, including puffy sleeves, a high collar, a doublet with button details, and voluminous trousers or breeches. The sketch is done in red chalk on textured paper, with no background elements.

Man Leaning on a Rail [verso]

Matteo Rosselli

1578

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Henri Marcellis? (L.609), R. Lamponi(L.1760), Julius S. Held, Old Bennington, VT (stamp on verso, not in Lugt); NGA purchase in 1984

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64608361

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