Man Playing Two Flutes at the Same Time, Bernard Picart, after Anthony van Dyck, 1683 - 1733
etching, h 133mm × w 105mm More details
In this scene, a man is playing a double shepherd’s flute. Shepherds have enjoyed music since ancient times. As they spent long hours tending their flocks in the fields, music became a source of entertainment and solace for them. They would often sing songs and play music to calm and soothe their sheep, as well as to pass the time.
