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Singing Fiddler
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Not all violins were costly concert instruments. Many inexpensive versions were made for more vernacular uses. These were also in great demand, including for playing dance music. This violinist certainly belongs in an inn or pub. The pitcher next to him suggests high spirits. He sings a song accompanying himself on the violin with evident gusto.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSinging Fiddler. 1636 - 1679. Jan Havicksz. Steen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
