philamuseum:By the early 1500s, particularly in northern Italy, there was a new demand for paintings
philamuseum:By the early 1500s, particularly in northern Italy, there was a new demand for paintings depicting scenes of daily life rather than religious or mythological subjects. This painting of a private concert is an excellent example of the trend. Two men in the background, flanking another who is crowned with the laurel wreath of a poet, play recorders, while the women in front play string instruments. The elegantly dressed man at left, who is singing from a booklet of sheet music, looks out as if inviting the viewer to join in.“Musical Group,” around 1530, by Callisto Piazza -- source link