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An African Lyre Player (recto); Calligraphy (verso)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Patna School of Painting Baroque Portrait Deccan

Dominant colour

An African Lyre Player (recto); Calligraphy (verso) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Deccan, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting is divided into two sections, with the left side depicting a man in a white tunic and green pants, holding a lyre. He wears a white turban and has a red sash around his waist. The right side features calligraphy in a foreign language, with intricate designs and patterns. The background of the painting is a warm, beige color, with floral motifs and other decorative elements. The man's clothing and the style of the calligraphy suggest that the painting may have been created in a specific cultural or historical context. The use of bold lines and vibrant colors adds to the overall visual impact of the piece. This painting is an example of the Baroque movement.