The Rich Man Playing Violin on a Jaw Bone
1568
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1568
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rich Man Playing Violin on a Jaw Bone is a 1568 ink by Johan Wierix, a Renaissance work, depicting Lute, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a rich man playing a violin on a jaw bone. He's dressed in fancy clothes and looks happy. The interesting thing about this work is that it's a commentary on the fleeting nature of wealth and power, and the jaw bone is a symbol of death. The artist used a lot of detail to show the rich man's clothes and the violin. This painting is a unique example of how art can be used to make a point. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
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