Gehoor
About the work
Dancing was a common pastime among the upper classes in the 17th century. Music was believed to have a positive impact on health and well-being. Moreover, it was an essential component of leisure activities. Accordingly, paid instrumentalists were in high demand to entertain guests at banquets or provide music for dancing. Today, it has been scientifically proven that music and dancing foster good health.
Rijksmuseum
Particulars
- Accession number
- RP-P-1896-A-19368-1936
