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A musical party

Girolamo Rossi

1650

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Baroque

Dominant colour

A musical party is a 1650 by Girolamo Rossi, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Girolamo Rossi
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows three people standing close together. The woman on the left wears a fancy hat and a light dress with lace trim. The man in the middle has a dark robe and a serious look, holding a small book or sheet of music. The man on the right is dressed in a long coat and a wig, holding a walking stick. Notice how the faces and hands are carefully detailed while the background stays plain. The artist used shading to make the figures stand out. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.