Luitspeelster 1781 - 1828

"Luitspeelster" is a 19th-century mezzotint by Cornelis Brouwer. It depicts a woman playing a lute in a seated pose. The woman is wearing a fur-trimmed gown and has her hair neatly tied up. The print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, uses a light and airy palette in a sepia tone, creating a soft, warm effect. The work exemplifies the artistic style of the late 18th and early 19th century, utilizing a mezzotint, a technique that was favored for its ability to produce rich tonal values and delicate details.