Musica 1544

"Musica" is an engraving by Giulio Bonasone, a prominent Italian Renaissance artist, created in 1544. The artwork depicts a nude female figure, likely representing the personification of music, surrounded by various musical instruments. The figure holds a sheet of music and appears to be studying its contents. The composition includes a lute, a violin, a pipe organ, and other instruments, highlighting the diverse aspects of music during the Renaissance era. The engraving is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 165 mm in height and 107 mm in width.