Grotesque Man who plays a Lute 1580

"Grotesque Man who plays a Lute" is a painting by the Italian artist Bartolomeo Passerotti, created in 1580. The artwork depicts a man with exaggerated features playing a lute, with a pitcher, glass of wine, and loaf of bread in the foreground. The exaggerated features of the figure are characteristic of the grotesque style popular in 16th-century Italian art. Passerotti was known for his ability to capture the nuances of human expression, which is evident in the man's comical yet melancholic expression. This artwork is a testament to Passerotti's skill in capturing the essence of human nature through detailed realism and humorous exaggeration.