Vioolspeler met drie honden
1658
Medium
etching
Dimensions
118; 164
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
Created in 1658 by the Dutch artist Karel du Jardin, *Vioolspeler met drie honden* (*Violin Player with Three Dogs is a charming etching that captures a lively genre scene. Du Jardin, active during the Dutch Golden Age, was celebrated for his sensitive portrayals of everyday life, often infused with warmth and gentle humor. Here, a violinist is accompanied by three attentive dogs, suggesting a playful street performance or domestic moment that would have resonated with 17th-century viewers. Etching was a favored medium at the time, allowing artists to achieve fine, expressive lines and reach ...
About the Artist
Karel du Jardin · 1626–1678
Karel Dujardin, born in Amsterdam on September 27, 1626, was the son of the little-known painter Guilliam du Gardin. His early training came under the guidance of Nicolaes Berchem, a master whose influence is evident in Dujardin's animal and landscape depictions, while he was also inspired by the works of Paulus Potter. As a young artist, Dujardin traveled to Italy, where he immersed himself in th...