Luitspeler 1683 - 1733

"Luitspeler" (1683-1733), by Dutch artist Bernard Picart (1673-1733), is a delicate etching that showcases a young man playing a lute in a leafy setting. The image is framed by intricate, swirling vines, adding a sense of delicate beauty and naturalism. The artwork is housed at the Rijksmuseum and measures 78 mm in height and 111 mm in width. This print reflects Picart's skill in capturing both the human figure and the nuances of the natural world. The composition, featuring a figure with a lute in a garden setting, would have appealed to audiences interested in music, art, and nature.