1499
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Lute Player and the Harpist is a 1499 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, depicting Lute, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows two musicians, one playing a lute and the other a harp. They are sitting in a quiet room, surrounded by simple decorations. The lute player is looking down at his instrument, while the harpist is looking up. The scene is very calm and peaceful. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create a sense of harmony. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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