Hearing

Caspar Luyken (mentioned on object), 1698 - 1702

Dancing was a common pastime among the upper classes in the 17th century. Music was believed to have a positive impact on health and well-being. Moreover, it was an essential component of leisure activities. Accordingly, paid instrumentalists were in high demand to entertain guests at banquets or provide music for dancing. Today, it has been scientifically proven that music and dancing foster good health.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1896-A-19368-1936
  • Dimensionsheight 308 mm x width 202 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en gravure

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Hearing

  • Series title(s)

    De vijf zintuigen

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1896-A-19368-1936

  • Description

    Op de voorgrond een dansend paar. Op de achtergrond twee muzikanten met een viool en een viola da gamba. De prent heeft een Duits onderschrift van vier regels over het zintuig zicht.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

  • Catalogue reference

    Van Eeghen 2738


Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Caspar Luyken (mentioned on object), Neurenberg (possibly)
    • after design by Caspar Luyken (mentioned on object)
    • writer (clerical worker): anonymous
    • publisher: Christoph Weigel (mentioned on object), Neurenberg
  • Dating

    1698 - 1702

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en gravure

  • Dimensions

    height 308 mm x width 202 mm


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