Terpsichore

Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a seated woman holding a stringed musical instrument. She is shown from the knees up, angled slightly to the left, leaning backward. She has well-defined facial features, closed lips, and eyes looking ahead. Her hair is styled back with loose strands, partially covered by a headscarf. She wears a long dress with voluminous sleeves and an earring on her left ear. The background has a detailed, cross-hatched texture.