Rijksmuseum
Draailierspeler valt een pelgrim aan
- Date
- 1602 - 1616
- Medium
- paper
- Culture
- France
- Institution
- Rijksmuseum
- Object ID
- RP-P-OB-4020
From the Rijksmuseum record
Here a hurdy-gurdy player flies at a pilgrim’s throat. What could have happened? In the 17th century, the hurdy-gurdy was associated primarily with street musicians who went door to door playing a tune in exchange for a handout. These musicians were often blind and therefore accompanied by a dog. This hurdygurdy player appears to be carrying a beautifully crafted instrument.
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