Jongeman met luit in een zuilengang 1854

"Jongeman met luit in een zuilengang" (Young Man with Lute in a Colonnade), created in 1854 by the French artist Paul Gavarni, depicts a melancholic young man seated in a classical setting, holding a lute. The scene is framed within a circular composition, emphasizing the figure and its contemplative mood. The dramatic lighting and use of chiaroscuro, a technique that highlights contrasts between light and dark areas, adds to the artwork's poignant atmosphere. This lithograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases Gavarni's skill in capturing the emotional nuances of human expression.