The Music Lesson
1660
oil
panel
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1660
oil
panel
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Dominant colour
The Music Lesson is a 1660 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Woman, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting depicts a man and a woman in a dimly lit room. The man, dressed in a dark outfit and hat, holds a violin and bow in his hands. The woman, wearing a yellow dress and white head covering, sits beside him, looking down at a piece of sheet music she holds. The room is dark, with only a sliver of light illuminating the scene. The woman's dress and the man's clothing are rendered in warm, golden tones, while the background is a deep, cool grey. The overall effect is one of quiet intimacy, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a private moment. Look up Rembrandt, the artist behind this work.
