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Seated Man with a Lute
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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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, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSeated Man with a Lute. 1630 - 1631. Abraham Bosse. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
