A Young Woman Writing Music by Gabriel Metsu. A woman in a fur-trimmed red jacket sits at a table writing music while a man looks on and a second woman plays a lute in the background.

A Young Woman Writing Music

Gabriel Metsu

1663 · Oil Paint, Panel

An elegant 17th-century interior scene by Gabriel Metsu, featuring a woman composing music surrounded by rich textures and subtle drama.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Library
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Deep burgundy

About the piece

This masterful 1663 oil painting by Gabriel Metsu depicts a young woman in a vibrant red jacket focused on writing a musical score. The scene is rich with period details, including a meticulously rendered Persian rug, a gleaming silver chandelier, and a small spaniel at her feet, capturing the refined and contemplative atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age.

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