Man with the bagpipe 1547

"Man with the Bagpipe" is a 1547 etching by Melchior Lorck, a Danish artist known for his detailed depictions of everyday life. This small-scale print features a man playing a bagpipe, while another figure, possibly a child, observes. The scene is set in a rural environment with a suggestive presence of fire and flies. Lorck's work, often capturing social scenes, offers valuable insight into the life of people during the 16th century. The etching is currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.