Woman Playing a Guitar, Simon Vouet (c. 1618)

Woman Playing a Guitar presents an intimate glimpse into 17th-century domestic life, where music served both as personal enjoyment and a marker of refinement. The figure sits absorbed in her playing, light falling across her face and hands, emphasizing the calm focus of her expression and the subtle textures of her garments. The guitar reinforces the quiet elegance and introspective atmosphere. Simon Vouet (1590–1649) was a French Baroque painter who spent formative years in Italy studying Caravaggio and other masters. His early work, including this painting, demonstrates a mastery of chiaroscuro and composition, blending realism with emotional resonance. Vouet’s ability to convey mood, texture, and human presence here foreshadows his later prominence as a leading figure in French Baroque painting. Product Details: Cotton and polyester canvas on Radiata pine wood frame sourced from renewable forests. Includes back mounting. Due to variation in monitor settings, finished products may ap