The artwork, titled “Muse with Lute,” is a mythological painting by the artist Tintoretto, created during the period of 1528 – 1594. Executed in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Mannerism or Late Renaissance art movement. The painting measures 119 by 84 centimeters and is housed in the Rijksmuseum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In “Muse with Lute,” Tintoretto presents an elegantly composed mythological figure, likely a muse, engrossed in playing a lute. The artwork employs a soft, muted color palette dominated by earth tones, intertwining shades of green, brown, and gold. The muse is depicted with an ethereal aura, her serene expression reflecting contemplation and harmony as she gently strums the lute. Her partially exposed, idealized form is wrapped in a flowing, red drapery that accentuates her delicate features and the curvature of her body. The surrounding background is subtly rendered, allowing the muse’s figure to remain the central focus, which emphasizes the lyrical quality and sophisticated grace of Tintoretto’s style.