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Music-Making Company
Wallerant Vaillant (mentioned on object), 1658 - 1677
This lively scene gives an idea of how music was played in a group setting indoors. It was a popular form of entertainment and a social occasion. Music books with printed scores – as seen here – were made primarily for amateur groups. They contained music that could be performed in varying constellations depending on the number of participants and the instruments available.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1911-125
- Dimensionsheight 333 mm x width 397 mm
- Physical characteristicsmezzotint