The Music LessonJacob Ochtervelt · 1671
Oil- WallArt
- Baroque
1671- Early Modern
Art Institute of Chicago
Jacob Ochtervelt (1635 – 1682)
Jacob Ochtervelt (1635-1682) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for intimate genre scenes & portraits. Explore his works depicting daily life, musicians, and family groups.
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About this artwork
- Title: The Music Lesson
- Artist: Jacob Ochtervelt
- Year: 1671
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Art Institute of Chicago
- Medium: Oil
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Purpose: Mood
- Keywords: musical lesson, dutch golden age, interior painting
Quick Facts
- Notable elements: Lute, violin, music score, small dog
- Title: The Music Lesson
- Artist: Jacob Ochtervelt
- Year: 1671
- Artistic style: Baroque
Questions & Answers
Is "The Music Lesson" by Jacob Ochtervelt kept in the artist's home country?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. The creator was born in Netherlands; the original work is in United States of America.
What emotion does "The Music Lesson" by Jacob Ochtervelt convey?
"The Music Lesson" is associated with a calm feeling. The emotional tone describes the impression the work gives.
Is "The Music Lesson" typical of what Jacob Ochtervelt usually created?
Jacob Ochtervelt's recurring themes include dutch golden age style, domestic life scenes, middle class aspirations, refined interior genre, mastery of light; "The Music Lesson" focuses on woman, lute, violin, dog, music score, green chair, window, vase.
Who is the artist behind "The Music Lesson"?
"The Music Lesson" was created by Jacob Ochtervelt. The information on this page describes Jacob Ochtervelt's original work.
How intense are the colors in "The Music Lesson" by Jacob Ochtervelt?
"The Music Lesson" by Jacob Ochtervelt shows a balanced color intensity.
What was Jacob Ochtervelt's age when "The Music Lesson" was created?
Jacob Ochtervelt made "The Music Lesson" at the age of 36. The artist was born in 1635 and the work is dated 1671.
When was "The Music Lesson" made?
"The Music Lesson" dates from 1671. The date places the work within Jacob Ochtervelt's career and its era.