Portrait of Jan Pietersz. Sweelinck, Organist and Musician in Amsterdam by Jan Muller

Portrait of Jan Pietersz. Sweelinck, Organist and Musician in Amsterdam 1624

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"Portrait of Jan Pietersz. Sweelinck, Organist and Musician in Amsterdam" is a 1624 engraving by Jan Muller. Sweelinck is depicted in a three-quarter length portrait wearing a large ruff and a coat. The inscription below the portrait provides information about Sweelinck's life and career, including his birth and death dates. The engraving was made in a realistic style, capturing Sweelinck's likeness and details of his clothing. It is a testament to the importance of music in 17th-century Dutch society and provides insight into the life of a renowned organist and musician. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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