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Engraving of a night gathering: figures around a table sing and play music, a young man reclines in the foreground, and a standing woman stands at left.

A Private Concert at Night, Engraving After Jean Leclerc

An engraving shows a dim interior where figures gather around a long table, some singing from sheets of music while others play instruments. A seated young man in the foreground tilts his head back, and a woman in pale dress stands at the left edge. Fine crosshatched lines build the shadows.

Artist
Leclerc, Jean, approximately 1586-1633.
Date
1600-1699
Medium
Engravings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
4000 × 2789 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1699.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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