Vignet met Harmonie 1744

"Vignet met Harmonie" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Punt, created in 1744. This small, intricate print depicts the personification of Harmony seated on a cloud, playing a lyre. Surrounding her are various musical instruments, including a trumpet, a tambourine, and a lute, radiating from a sunbeam. The Latin inscription "permulceo et stimulo" translates to "I soothe and I stimulate," highlighting the dual nature of music. This exquisite etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Punt's mastery of detail and the enduring appeal of the arts.