The family of the violin player 

Gerolamo Induno's "The family of the violin player" depicts a poignant scene of a family of street musicians, likely in Italy, struggling to make a living. The father, with a long, white beard, plays the violin while the mother holds a basket, her face filled with a mixture of worry and hope. Their young daughter stands barefoot, her gaze directed upwards, adding a sense of vulnerability to the image. The artist masterfully captures the hardships of the family, while simultaneously conveying their resilience and determination to survive.