The Beggars: The Hurdy-Gurdy Player
1623
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1623
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a man playing a hurdy-gurdy. His hat is pulled low, and his coat is long and tattered. One hand holds the strings, while the other turns the crank. His boots are scuffed, and his sleeves are rolled up. The lines are sharp and dark, making the man stand out against a plain background. The artist used shadows to add depth to his clothes and face. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this effect works.
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