The Blind Fiddler is a 1631 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man walking with a small dog on a leash. He’s hunched over, holding a fiddle, and looks like he’s struggling to play. His clothes are loose, and his hat sits low on his head. The background is simple—just a few quick lines for trees and a bench. The artist used shading to make the man’s face and hands look rough and worn. The dog is small and simple compared to the man. The date "1631" is written in the corner, but the focus is on the man’s struggle. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Rembrandt created detailed prints.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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