A Laughing Violinist
1624
Meet the ultimate party animal of the Dutch Golden Age! Painted in 1624 by Gerard van Honthorst, this joyous fiddler is caught mid-laugh, his head thrown back in pure delight while clutching his violin. Honthorst was a master of the Baroque style who actually spent time in Rome, earning the nickname 'Gerard of the Nights' for his dramatic, candlelit scenes. Here, the light catches the shimmer of his blue and gold satin outfit and the giant feathers on his hat, making him look like he's just heard the best joke of his life.
- Technique
- Oil painting
Location: Centraal Museum, Utrecht
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