Women playing the lute and the violin in an interior
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jacob Ochtervelt's Women playing the lute and the violin in an interior 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 luminous painting Women Playing the Lute and the Violin in an Interior by Jacob Ochtervelt (1634–1682) transports viewers to an elegant Dutch Golden Age home, bathed in soft daylight streaming through leaded-glass windows. Two refined women, dressed in sumptuous silk gowns, engage in music-making—one delicately plucking a lute, the other poised with a violin—their harmonious interaction echoed in the warm amber tones and meticulous textures of the scene. A playful dog at their feet adds liveliness, while richly draped fabrics and a tiled floor showcase Ochtervelt’s virtuosity in rendering materials. Active in mid-17th-century Rotterdam, Ochtervelt was a master of genre scenes blending domestic intimacy with subtle narratives. This work exemplifies his refined compositions, where quiet gestures and exquisite lighting reveal social nuances, placing him alongside contemporaries like Vermeer and Metsu in capturing bourgeois life’s quiet poetry. Its historical significance lies in portraying female musicianship—a rare, dignified depiction contrasting the era’s often moralizing tones.
For interior styling, this painting elevates spaces seeking sophistication and warmth. Ideal for a study, music room, or formal dining area, it pairs beautifully with classic Dutch-inspired decor: think deep-toned wood furniture, ochre or teal accent walls, and damask upholstery that echo its palette. The artwork’s medium size (typical of Ochtervelt’s works at ~110x90cm) suits placement above a console table or between bookshelves, with framing in ornate gilt or ebony to complement its Old Master allure. Soft, diffused lighting enhances its luminous quality, while sparingly adding objets d’art—a ceramic vase or vintage musical instrument—reinforces its thematic charm. In offices, it lends cultured gravitas, harmonizing with leather accents and traditional design schemes, proving timeless art transcends eras effortlessly.
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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.
