Concert on a Balcony

Concert on a Balcony is a 1624 painting by Gerard van Honthorst. It's housed in the Department of Paintings of the Louvre. The painting measures 1.78 meters in width and 1.68 meters in height.

The artwork depicts a lively musical scene set on a balcony. Five women, dressed in richly colored and detailed clothing of the period, are engaged in playing various musical instruments. Two cherubic figures, putti, with wings, are playfully interacting with leafy branches above the musicians. The women are positioned in a semi-circle, each playing a different instrument, suggesting a concert or informal musical gathering. The background features a dark, shadowed area and a red curtain, which frames the scene and adds depth. The overall style is characteristic of Baroque painting, with a focus on rich colors, dramatic lighting, and detailed rendering of figures and fabrics.