Young Couple with Flute & Cittern 1725 - 1778

This etching by Johann Gottlieb Glume, created between 1725 and 1778, depicts a young couple engaged in musical activity. The woman stands holding a cittern, while the man sits with a flute in hand. The scene, possibly in their home, showcases the couple's musical talents and the social significance of music in 18th-century society. The detailed rendering of their clothing and the elegant setting highlight the refinement and sophistication of the era. This work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the world of music and leisure during the Baroque period.