Gehoor 1607 - 1637

"Gehoor" is an etching created by Dutch artist Willem de Passe in the early 17th century. This artwork depicts a scene of music making, featuring a man playing a violin and a woman seated on a chair playing a lute. A cherub, holding a small dog, observes the scene from the lower left corner. The etching, measuring 228mm by 167mm, is characteristic of de Passe's illustrative style, popular during the Baroque period. The scene's focus on music and the cherubic presence suggests an allegorical theme, possibly representing the power of music to move the soul.