Staande man met een tulband en een instrument in zijn hand 17th century

This print features a standing man with a turban and an instrument in his hand. The lines, though simple, meticulously define the figure's attire and the contours of his form. Consider the artist’s rendering of fabric; notice how they’re suggesting texture and volume through parallel and cross-hatched lines. The stark contrast between the hatched areas and the blank paper creates a play of light and shadow, lending depth to the figure. The artist’s focus is not just on representation but also on the materiality of the print itself. This work functions as a sign, embodying cultural codes related to dress and musicality. These signs are not fixed but fluid, open to reinterpretation depending on the viewer's perspective and cultural context. The print invites us to explore the semiotics of dress, music, and identity, acknowledging that meaning is not inherent but constructed through cultural and artistic practices.