The Singing Lesson

The Singing Lesson, a painting by Caspar Netscher, dates from 1650-1700. It is housed in the Louvre Museum. The painting measures 0.38 meters in width and 0.48 meters in height.

The artwork depicts three figures in a dimly lit interior. A young woman in a light-colored, flowing gown sits centrally, holding a piece of paper or a musical score. To her left stands a woman in a darker, fur-trimmed garment, appearing to observe the seated woman. To the right, another figure, possibly a man, is partially visible, holding what looks like a candle or a small instrument. The background is dark and indistinct, with a suggestion of a statue or architectural feature. The overall mood is intimate and somewhat mysterious.