A black and white engraving of a man playing a musical instrument.
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This is a black and white engraving depicting a man playing a musical instrument. The man is standing barefoot on a slightly raised, textured ground. He is dressed in what appears to be a long coat or robe, draped over his shoulders and body. Underneath the robe, he wears a fitted shirt and tight-fitting trousers or leggings. The man has curly hair and a full beard, and he is holding a long, rectangular musical instrument to his lips, seemingly playing it. The instrument has multiple holes or keys along its length. The background is filled with closely spaced vertical lines, creating a textured effect. At the top right corner, there is a number '86'. At the bottom left corner, there is 'XLII' and at the bottom center, the word 'Pettine' is written. The style of the engraving suggests it is an older work, possibly from the 17th or 18th century.


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