Lady with Double-Headed Lute

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (editor) and Cornelis Brouwer (printmaker), after Caspar Netscher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a person sitting in a relaxed position, facing slightly to the side. The person has curly shoulder-length hair styled back, wearing a textured garment with fur-trimmed edges. They are holding a musical instrument resembling a lute, with hands delicately placed on the strings and neck. The background is simple, featuring a large oval shape that centers the subject within the composition.