The Duet
Artist/Maker
DatesSigned: Signed 1663
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 45 x 41 cm h x w x d: Ram 74 x 65 x 13 cm
Inventory numberNM 310
AcqusitionTransferred 1865 Kongl. Museum
Other titlesTitle (sv): Duetten Title (en): The Duet Previous: The Music Lesson Previous: Musiklektionen
DescriptionDescription: A young woman sings a duet with an older male violinist, while plucking the strings of her lute. She is draped in expensive silks, while the man wears the simpler dress of the lower classes. An image of mutual love and harmony? The traditionally negative associations of ill-matched couples to folly and lust seem to indicate a different meaning - the seductive influence of music on our senses could also lead to unrestrained sexuality.
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Collection
TechniquePainting
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