Figure Studies
A Lady Tuning a Theorbo
Eglon van der Neer
An elegant 17th-century scene depicting a lady in satin tuning a theorbo.
Tuning the Lute
Frans van Mieris the Elder
1665 · Oil Paint, Panel
A captivating Dutch Golden Age nocturne featuring a woman tuning a lute by the warm, dramatic glow of candlelight.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
This exquisite 1665 oil painting by Frans van Mieris the Elder is a masterclass in chiaroscuro. The scene captures a quiet, contemplative moment as a woman tunes her lute, with the single candle flame illuminating the shimmering textures of her satin dress and the delicate details of the instrument against a deep, atmospheric background.
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