A Young Man Playing a Psalterium

Christoffel van Sichem I after Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a person's body, including the head and upper torso. The person is seated and turned slightly to the side, looking over their shoulder directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. They have distinct facial features with a broad nose and are depicted with shoulder-length, wavy hair that peeks out from under a large, elaborate hat. The hat appears to be adorned with feathers and a decorative band. The individual is dressed in a finely detailed garment featuring puffed sleeves and intricate embroidery or trimming along the neckline. Surrounding them is another person, positioned slightly behind and to the side, wearing a draped hood that frames their face. There are also several other figures in the background, some wearing similar attire with headdresses. The setting appears to be an interior or a balcony-like space with architectural elements, such as columns and a railing, visible in the background. The entire composition is rendered in a detailed, line-based style typical of woodcuts or engravings of the period.