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The image depicts a person playing a fiddle. The individual is in mid-stride, playing the instrument with one hand and holding a bow in the other. They have long, tousled hair, a large hat covering much of their head, and wear a loose-fitting dress that reaches their feet. The background is minimal, with a plain texture suggesting grass or soil at their feet.
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The image depicts a person playing a fiddle. The individual is in mid-stride, playing the instrument with one hand and holding a bow in the other. They have long, tousled hair, a large hat covering much of their head, and wear a loose-fitting dress that reaches their feet. The background is minimal, with a plain texture suggesting grass or soil at their feet.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Beggar Woman Playing the Violin

Johannes van Vliet

Date
1632
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.8345
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Beggars [Hollstein 73-82]

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Woman
  • Violin
  • Musical instrument
  • Hat
  • Dress

NGA object ID 10842. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.