A Woman tuning a lute
1624
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1624
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
This painting depicts a woman tuning a lute, with her left hand holding the neck and her right hand adjusting the strings. She wears a red robe with gold trim and a black hat adorned with a red feather. The woman's face is turned slightly to her right, and her gaze is directed downward. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest a specific historical period. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the scene. To learn more about this style of painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
