Zangers in een venster 1722 - 1745

"Zangers in een venster" (Singers in a Window), an etching by Johannes de (II) Groot, is a dynamic portrayal of a musical performance. Dated between 1722 and 1745, the work captures the intimacy of a domestic setting, with a group of singers performing for an unseen audience. The scene is lit by a single candle, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect, drawing the viewer's attention to the singers’ faces and the expressive gestures of their hands. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the artistry of Johannes de (II) Groot, a Dutch artist known for his exceptional skill in capturing the nuances of human expression.