A Woman Seated at a Table and a Man Tuning a Violin 1658

Gabriel Metsu's "A Woman Seated at a Table and a Man Tuning a Violin" (1658) depicts a scene of domestic life, a popular subject in Dutch Golden Age painting. The composition is intimate and focused on the interaction between the two figures, likely a couple, with the man tuning his violin and the woman seated at a table, possibly reading. The use of natural light, meticulous attention to detail, and realistic depiction of clothing, furniture, and objects create a sense of quiet realism and a glimpse into everyday life of the wealthy class in 17th century Netherlands. The painting is currently held in the National Gallery, London.