The Sense Of Hearing - Interior With A Woman And Man Playing Music
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Hendrick Goltzius's The Sense Of Hearing - Interior With A Woman And Man Playing Music into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Sense of Hearing by Hendrick Goltzius (c. 1615-1618) immerses viewers in an intimate domestic concert, where golden candlelight caresses the faces of a lute-playing woman and her male companion holding sheet music. This exquisite Dutch Mannerist painting radiates auditory energy through visual poetry - the woman's parted lips suggesting song, instruments carefully displayed, and even a songbird in its cage, all celebrating music’s ephemeral beauty. Created as part of Goltzius’ groundbreaking Five Senses series during the Dutch Golden Age, the work showcases his transition from engraving to painterly mastery, blending Northern Renaissance precision with emerging Baroque sensibilities. The composition’s symbolic richness—from the transitory candle flame to the tactile rendering of fabrics—established new standards for allegorical genre painting, influencing generations of Dutch masters in portraying sensory experiences through domestic interiors.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece would elevate a music room or cultured study, its warm umber and gold palette harmonizing beautifully with walnut wood furnishings or aubergine velvet upholstery. Choose a prominent wall in moderate natural lighting—perhaps above a vintage writing desk or next to a shelf displaying musical instruments—to create a focal point that sparks conversation. A gilded Baroque-style frame would honor its period origins, while clean-lined contemporary frames could offer striking contrast in modern interiors. At approximately 50 x 70 cm in most reproductions, it commands attention without overwhelming midsize walls. Pair with acoustic paneling or textured drapery to amplify its musical theme, and complement with brass candle sconces or a sleek turntable setup for thematic cohesion that bridges old-world charm with contemporary elegance.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
