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Two Musicians by Dutch (Utrecht Caravaggist) Painter, 17th century

Two Musicians

Two Musicians

The Met

Artist: Dutch (Utrecht Caravaggist) Painter, 17th century

Date: 17th century

Department: Robert Lehman Collection

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 39 x 48 5/8 in. (99 x 123.5 cm)

Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

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Brief Description

Two figures holding a flute and a lute, positioned against a dark background

Detailed Description

Two figures are shown from the waist upward, positioned against a dark, unadorned background. The figure on the left is in profile, facing right, holding a light-colored flute horizontally to their lips with both hands. They wear a dark, wide-brimmed hat with a large, fluffy white feather. Their clothing includes a bright yellow sleeveless vest with dark straps over a white, puffy-sleeved shirt. Dark trousers are visible at the bottom edge of the frame. The figure on the right is also in profile, facing left, with their mouth slightly open. They hold a lute, a stringed instrument with a rounded body, against their chest. Their right hand is over the strings, and their left hand is on the instrument's neck. They wear a dark, flat-brimmed hat and a dark reddish-brown tunic or coat over a lighter shirt. Both figures have light skin. A subtle light source from the upper left illuminates their faces, hands, and instruments, creating a contrast with the deep shadows of the background and parts of their clothing. A dark horizontal line in the lower portion of the painting appears to be a table or surface.

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