Gehoor 1583 - 1645

"Gehoor" (Hearing) is an engraving by Jacob van der Heyden, created between 1583 and 1645. The artwork depicts a young woman playing a lute, surrounded by a variety of musical instruments, including a harp, a violin, and a flute. The artist's careful attention to detail and the sense of realism in the composition are characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, and the use of the lute as a symbol of hearing adds a symbolic layer to the artwork. The engraving is small, measuring only 125 mm in height and 122 mm in width.