De virginaalspeelster

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De virginaalspeelster

Creator

Jan Miense Molenaer

painter from the Northern Netherlands (1610–1668) · 1610–1668

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Date
c. 1637
Medium
panel, oil paint (paint)
Institution
Rijksmuseum
Object ID
SK-C-140

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During the 17th century, making music at home was very popular and many wealthy people played a musical instrument. Here, a woman plays a virginal while two children listen attentively. A man is just entering the room. The painting is full of love symbolism: making music was a common metaphor for love, while the chained monkey on the instrument serves as a warning against lust.

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