Lady Playing the Lute by Hendrik van Steenwijk II. A young woman in a high white ruff and dark dress plays a lute beside a table covered in a green cloth and various musical instruments, set within a classical architectural interior.

Lady Playing the Lute

Hendrik van Steenwijk II

1614 · Oil Paint, Panel

An elegant 17th-century interior scene depicting a lady playing the lute surrounded by violas and flutes.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Flexible across centered walls, shelves, and gallery groupings
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1614, this work by Hendrik van Steenwijk II showcases the Flemish master's command of architectural perspective and soft, natural light. The composition features a young woman in refined Dutch attire playing a lute, while an array of period instruments—including a viol, a flute, and a virginal—fill the room, suggesting a domestic life rich in music and culture.