De luitspeler en de harpspeelster 1475 - 1503

"De luitspeler en de harpspeelster" (The Lute Player and the Harp Player) is an engraving by Israhel van Meckenem, a German artist, and is a fine example of 15th-century Northern Renaissance printmaking. The work portrays a man and woman playing musical instruments, a lute and a harp, respectively. The detailed rendering of the figures and instruments, the architectural setting, and the play of light and shadow create a sense of realism and depth. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies van Meckenem's mastery of the engraving technique, popular during his lifetime.