1587
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Drummer is a 1587 by Jacob de Gheyn II, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In the painting, a man is depicted walking to the right, holding a large drum in his left hand and a drumstick in his right. He wears a hat, a long-sleeved shirt, and pants, with a sword at his waist. The background is a landscape with trees and figures in the distance. The man's attire and the drum suggest a military or ceremonial context. The level of detail in the clothing and the landscape implies a high level of craftsmanship. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, look up the Renaissance movement.
Jacob de Gheyn II was a Dutch painter and engraver, whose work shows the transition from Northern Mannerism to Dutch realism over the course of his career.
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