Abraham BosseFrench, 1602–1676Seated Man with a Lute
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “Seated Man with a Lute” now? Collection: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Unknown.
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
The young man tuning his lute here is a French courtier dressed in the latest fashion. At the time, music instruction was an integral part of the education of nobles and well-to-do citizens. However, it came with a price! A lute, for example, was a costly instrument and lessons too were expensive. However, musical skills were good for interacting socially and developing a refined taste.
Rijksmuseum
Details
- Accession number
- RP-P-OB-42.164
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
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