1620
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Lute Player is a 1620 oil by Theodoor Rombouts, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a man playing a lute, sitting at a table with a red patterned cloth. He wears a dark jacket and a feathered hat, holding the instrument with his left hand and plucking the strings with his right. The table holds an open book, a pipe, and a tankard. The man's attire and the objects on the table suggest a scene from everyday life in the early 17th century. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Theodoor Rombouts (2 July 1597 – 14 September 1637) was a Flemish painter who is mainly known for his Caravaggesque genre scenes depicting lively dramatic gatherings as well as religiously themed works.
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