Artwork
Portrait of a Lute Player
Portrait of a Lute Player is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1536 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Lute Player, created circa 1536 by 1932_person, is a portrait housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a serene, bearded man wearing a wide-brimmed black hat and a simple dark robe, poised with a round-bodied lute.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a calm, neatly attired man, conveys a sense of contemplative readiness, as if on the verge of playing or having just finished. His attire and demeanor suggest a figure of modest refinement.
Technique & Style
The painting focuses on the subject's quiet intimacy, emphasizing subtle, nuanced expression. The lute's decorated rosette adds a touch of visual detail, drawing attention to the instrument.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid-16th century (c. 1536), the portrait is attributed to 1932_person. It is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
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