Klavierspeelster 1767

Johannes Körnlein's "Klavierspeelster" (1767), a delicate drawing housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young woman seated at a harpsichord. The artist, known for his portraiture and genre scenes, captures the woman in a moment of contemplation as she studies sheet music. The drawing's detailed depiction of the woman's attire, especially the intricate folds of her sleeves, exemplifies Körnlein's attention to detail. The composition, with its focus on the woman's posture and the open sheet music, creates a sense of intimacy and invites viewers to imagine the music she is about to play.