A young Woman Writing Music
1663
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1663
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting shows a young woman sitting at a table, writing music. She's dressed in a red and white dress with a blue cloak. A man stands behind her, looking over her shoulder. On the left side, a woman plays a lute. A small dog is on the floor. The room has a dark background with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The woman writing music is the main focus of the painting. She seems to be concentrating on her work. The man behind her appears to be interested in what she's doing. The painting is held at the Mauritshuis.