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Young Woman with a Lute

Young Woman with a Lute

The Met

Artist: Johannes Vermeer(Dutch, Delft 1632–1675 Delft)

Date: ca. 1662–63

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 20 1/4 x 18 in. (51.4 x 45.7 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900

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Brief Description

A woman playing a lute in a dimly lit room, looking towards a window with a map

Detailed Description

A woman plays a lute in a dimly lit interior. She is positioned slightly left of center, facing left, with her head turned to look towards a window on the far left. She has light skin, her hair is pulled back, and she wears a light-colored blouse or dress with a pearl necklace and earrings. She holds a light brown lute with a dark neck and fingerboard, her hands positioned as if playing. Light from the window illuminates her face, neck, and the upper part of the lute, creating a strong contrast with the surrounding shadows. To the left, a dark blue curtain hangs beside the window, which is mostly obscured by shadow. Behind the woman, on the wall, a large, dark map is visible, its details indistinct due to the low light. In the foreground, a dark, draped table extends across the lower part of the image, with some papers or books resting on its surface. To the right, a dark wooden chair with a high back is partially visible. The floor on the lower right features a pattern of black and white checkered tiles. The overall palette is subdued, dominated by dark browns, grays, and blues, with lighter tones for the woman's skin and clothing, and the lute.

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Young Woman with a Lute by Johannes Vermeer

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