Man in kleermakerszit met draailier 1731

This etching by Michel Aubert, created in 1731, depicts a man playing a hurdy-gurdy. The image is titled "Viosseu ou Musicien Chinois" and depicts the man in a fantastical, stylized Chinese costume. The composition, likely inspired by 18th-century European fascination with the East, showcases the man in a picturesque outdoor setting, highlighting the romanticism of the era. It is a testament to the popular fascination with foreign cultures and the exotic during the 18th century, as represented through the medium of print. The etching is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.