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Violin Player with a Wine Glass
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Baburen, a native of Utrecht, was among the first to introduce Caravaggio’s revolutionary style to the Netherlands. Half-length figures positioned close to the picture plane project a lively spontaneity. This musician’s loose, colorful dress marks him as a figure at the edges of society, unbound by behavioral norms—associations enhanced by his bold gaze, unshaven face, and cheeky grin complete with broken tooth.
| Artist / Maker | Dirck van Baburen |
|---|---|
| Date | 1623 |
| Culture / Origin | Netherlands |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 80.4 x 67.1 cm (31 5/8 x 26 7/16 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
BiographyDirck van Baburen (1595–1624) — Dutch painter (c.1595–1624).Dirck van Baburen worked as painter and is associated with Dutch Republic. Their documented life spans the years 1595 to 1624, born in Wijk bij Duurstede, died in Utrecht. Their work is linked to Utrecht Caravaggism.DisciplinespainterBorn1595, Wijk bij DuurstedeDied1624, UtrechtNationalityDutch RepublicMovementUtrecht CaravaggismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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