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The Musicians by Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi)

The Musicians

Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi)

1597

Oil on canvas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Four young figures are depicted playing musical instruments and singing from sheet music. A lute is prominent in the foreground, with a violin and other musical accessories scattered below.

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lute violin sheet music grapes bow diagonal sweep asymmetrical balance shallow space musicians youths cherub music

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