The Hurdy-Gurdy Player 1648 - 1658

"The Hurdy-Gurdy Player" is an etching by Cornelis Visscher, a Dutch artist, created between 1648 and 1658. The artwork depicts a group of street musicians, including a hurdy-gurdy player and a violinist, standing in a doorway. Visscher’s etching is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age style, known for its realistic details and attention to everyday life. The figures are portrayed with a sense of realism and individuality, and the scene is rendered with meticulous detail. The etching currently resides at the Art Institute of Chicago.