A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier by Gerard ter Borch. A woman in a blue fur-trimmed jacket plays a large lute while a man in military-style attire leans over a table covered with an ornate carpet.

A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier

Gerard ter Borch

1658 · Oil Paint, Panel

An elegant 17th-century genre scene capturing a musical moment between a woman in blue velvet and a standing cavalier.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This exquisite Dutch Golden Age painting by Gerard ter Borch depicts a domestic musical scene with remarkable attention to texture and light. The composition features a woman gracefully playing a theorbo-lute, her vibrant blue velvet jacket contrasting beautifully with the rich, patterned carpet and the soft, neutral background of a refined interior.

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