Figure Studies
A Young Woman Seated at a Virginal
Johannes Vermeer
An exquisite Dutch Golden Age interior by Vermeer, capturing a quiet moment of musical contemplation.
Couple Making Music
Cornelis de Man
1680 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterfully lit scene of musical harmony in a traditional Dutch Golden Age interior.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1680 by Cornelis de Man, this Dutch Golden Age work depicts an intimate domestic scene of musical pursuit. A woman in a striking red velvet dress and white linen headscarf sits at a virginal, while a man stands nearby holding a viola da gamba. The composition is rich with narrative details typical of the era, including a window view of a Delft cityscape and light filtering through leaded glass.
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