De zingende vioolspeler 1636 - 1679

"De zingende vioolspeler" (The Singing Violinist) is a 17th century drawing by Dutch Golden Age painter Jan Steen, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a man, likely a musician, seated on a simple stool and playing the violin while singing. His exaggerated facial expression and posture suggest a humorous portrayal of a musician lost in the joy of his art. This drawing highlights Steen's mastery of capturing the everyday lives of common people and injecting humor into their portrayal.