Who painted Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window?

Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window was painted by Caspar Netscher in 1665.

Where can I see Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window?

Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window?

Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window

Caspar Netscher , 1665

Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Caspar Netscher. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Woman singing and man playing a lute in a window is a 1665 oil painting by Caspar Netscher, held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an intimate scene of a woman singing from a sheet of paper, accompanied by a man playing a lute, set against a darkened room visible through a window.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, utilizing strong light and dark contrasts to create depth and volume, characteristic of the painting's rich, vibrant color achieved through the use of oil paint.

Artist & collection

Artist

Caspar Netscher

Caspar Netscher was a Dutch painter. He was a master in depicting oriental rugs, silk and brocade and introduced an international style to the Northern Netherlands.