A (*) mirror in this work reveals an easel, suggesting the scene is staged, and also shows a woman who is sitting in front of a bass viol lying on the ground.
One object in this painting is inscribed with words that translate to "companion of joy, balm for sorrow." A blue chair in this work slightly obstructs the view of a man holding a cane and standing next to a partial painting of the Roman Charity story. The light in this work comes from windows on the left, illuminating a white jug on a table whose tablecloth drapes over onto the black and white-tiled floor. A (*) mirror in this work reveals an easel, suggesting the scene is staged, and also shows a woman who is sitting in front of a bass viol lying on the ground. Similar to its artist's other work The Concert, this work shows a woman receiving the title instructions while playing the virginal. For 10 points, name this painting by Johannes Vermeer.
One object in this painting is inscribed with words that translate to "companion of joy, balm for sorrow.
The Music Lesson [or Lady at the Virginals with a Gentleman]