Artwork
Girl with a flute
Girl with a flute is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Bijlert. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
About this work
Overview
Girl with a Flute is a painting created by Jan van Bijlert around 1630. It is an oil painting held in the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young woman sitting in a dark room, holding a flute and an open music book. She is dressed in a white gown with an orange shawl and has a rose behind her ear, gazing at the viewer with a smile.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the influence of Caravaggio on van Bijlert's style, characterized by the use of chiaroscuro, evident in the strong contrast between the subject's lit face and the dark background.
History & Provenance
Jan van Bijlert was a Dutch painter from Utrecht and a member of the Utrecht Caravaggisti. He was also a co-founder of the Bentvueghels, a group of northern artists active in Rome.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Hermansz van Bijlert (1597 or 1598 – November 1671) was a Dutch Golden Age painter from Utrecht, one of the Utrecht Caravaggisti whose style was influenced by Caravaggio.
