Hands of a Rommelpot Player c. 1654 - 1658

"Hands of a Rommelpot Player" is a detailed drawing by Cornelis Visscher. Executed in black chalk, the drawing depicts the hands of a musician playing the rommelpot, a type of percussion instrument. The expressive detail in the drawing shows the artist's expertise in capturing the human figure and the intricacies of musical performance. Visscher, known for his anatomical studies, created this study as a model for larger compositions. The drawing is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.