Vioolspeler 1655 - 1710

"Vioolspeler" is an etching created by Jan van Somer sometime between 1655 and 1710. The artwork depicts three men crowded into a circular space. One man plays a violin while another drinks from a bottle and a third laughs. The figures are depicted in a comedic way and convey a sense of joviality. The artist used shading techniques to give the etching a three-dimensional effect. "Vioolspeler" exemplifies a style of etching that was popular in the 17th century.