Lucas van LeydenDutch, 1494–1533The Musicians
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Where is “The Musicians” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Chicago, United States
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About the work
This engraving by Lucas van Leyden illustrates marital harmony by depicting a couple making music together. In this instance the woman plays the dominant role. She sounds a note on a three-stringed rebec (similar to a violin) while her husband tunes his lute, plucking a string and turning a tuning peg. The man has also removed one of his clogs, a sign of submission. The couple appears to be prosperous, as they wear fine, fur-trimmed garments and play musical instruments associated with court culture.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
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- Accession number
- 1927.5630
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- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
