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Woman Virginal Woman playing virginal virginal player
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Woman Virginal Woman playing virginal virginal player
Woman at the Virginal Woman playing the virginal, The virginal player. Interior with a young woman playing on a virginal. The lid of the instrument is painted with a representation of a couple in a landscape, with a monkey on the lid. Behind the virginal are a boy and a girl, presumably a younger brother and sister of the painter. On the right a glimpse of a man standing in the doorway. A bird cage hangs from the ceiling. Formerly interpreted as a portrait of the painters wife Judith Leyster, with her children. Spinet, virginal, monkeys, apes, foot-stove, listening to music, open by, Jan Miense Molenaer, 1630 - 1640, panel, oil paint (paint), h 38.5 cm × w 29.5 cm
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1630 1640 Apes Children Couple Doorway Girl Glimpse Instrument Jan Miense Molenaer Listening Man Standing Monkey Monkeys Music Open Painted Painter Representation Sister Foot Stove Oil Paint Spinet Virginal
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This print titled "Woman Virginal Woman playing virginal virginal player" by Jan Miense Molenaer showcases a scene of domestic bliss and musical harmony. The focal point is a young woman engrossed in her music, skillfully playing the virginal instrument. The lid of the instrument itself is adorned with an exquisite painting depicting a couple amidst a picturesque landscape, accompanied by a mischievous monkey perched on top. Behind the virginal, we catch a glimpse of two children - presumably the painter's younger brother and sister - observing their sibling's performance with curiosity and admiration. Meanwhile, standing in the doorway to this cozy interior is a man whose presence adds an air of intrigue to the composition. The ambiance is further enhanced by subtle details such as a bird cage hanging from the ceiling, suggesting that music fills not only human hearts but also those of nature's creatures. This enchanting artwork was once believed to be Judith Leyster, the painter's wife, alongside her children; however, interpretations may vary. Jan Miense Molenaer masterfully captures both familial warmth and artistic expression in this intimate portrayal. With its rich colors and meticulous brushwork rendered in oil paint on panel, this piece invites viewers into an immersive world where music transcends time and space.
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