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Lady seated by a Virginal (oil on panel)
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Lady seated by a Virginal (oil on panel)
BAL251375 Lady seated by a Virginal (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 42.8x32.9 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12771258
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Back Black Dress Cello Correspondence Dismay Distress Head Bowed Instruments Lace Collar
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In this oil painting by Pieter Codde, titled "Lady seated by a Virginal" we are transported to a serene interior setting. The lady, dressed in an elegant black gown with a delicate lace collar, sits gracefully beside the virginal - a small keyboard instrument popular during the Baroque period. Her head is bowed and her expression filled with dismay as she reads a letter that lies open on the instrument's surface. The artist skillfully captures the woman's distress through subtle details such as her furrowed brow and slightly downturned lips. The presence of a cello leaning against the wall adds to the musical ambiance of the scene, suggesting that music may have been both an escape and source of solace for her. This Dutch masterpiece showcases Codde's mastery in depicting intimate moments within domestic settings. The play of light and shadow creates depth and texture, enhancing our perception of every intricate detail - from the folds in her dress to the grain on the wooden paneling behind her. As we gaze at this print, we can't help but wonder about what has caused this lady such distress. Perhaps it is unrequited love or troubling news from afar? Whatever it may be, Codde invites us into this private moment where emotions run deep and leaves us pondering over our own experiences with correspondence that brings both joy and sorrow.
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