Euterpe

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman playing a flute. She is seated with her head slightly turned to the right and tilted downward, focusing on the flute. She has serene and focused facial features with delicate eyes and mouth. Her hair is styled in a bun at the crown of her head. She wears a flowing garment with a broad neckline and long sleeves. Her feet are bare, and she sits on a textured fabric or cushion. Two closed books are at her feet, and a horn-like instrument is beside her. The background has a detailed pattern.