Oude man stemt een luit 1659 - 1740

"Oude man stemt een luit" (Old Man Tuning a Lute), a print by Dutch artist Jan van der Bruggen (1649-1709), depicts a scene of domestic life. The print, made between 1659 and 1740, shows an elderly man seated and tuning a lute, while a woman sits beside him, seemingly reading from a sheet of music. The scene suggests a musical collaboration between the two figures, emphasizing the role of music in their daily life. The print's intimate size and focus on humble subjects is characteristic of Dutch genre painting, highlighting the artist's ability to capture everyday moments with realistic detail.