Het Gehoor 1700 - 1724

"Het Gehoor" (The Hearing) is an etching by Jacob Gole, created between 1700 and 1724. The artwork depicts two figures, a man and a woman, playing musical instruments - a harp and a guitar respectively. The man is sitting while playing the harp, with a slightly more formal pose. The woman is playing the guitar while seated. The etching, in a Baroque style, highlights the harmony between the two figures, emphasizing the beauty and power of music. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the etching is a captivating example of 18th century Dutch printmaking.