The Minstrel 1873

"The Minstrel," an 1873 print by Charles Louis de Courtay, depicts a young man playing a lute for a group of people. The scene is likely set in a historical or mythological context, as evidenced by the costumes and the presence of a lute, an instrument popular in the Middle Ages. The print captures the romanticism of the time with its focus on music, love, and beauty. The print is held at the Art Institute of Chicago.