The Concert by Claudin de Sermisy

       The Concert. Two ladies, playing a flute and a lute, and a singer. They are performing a French chanson by Claudin de Sermisy (the music and text are clearly visible in the original painting." By the Master of the Female Half-length, around 1530.)

Description of Painting: three young court performers read music, sing and play a flute and a lute,
velvet gowns, wooden paneling, window

Claudin de Sermisy (c. 1490 – 13 October 1562) was a French composer of the Renaissance. Along with Clément Janequin he was one of the most renowned composers of French chansons in the early 16th century; in addition he was a significant composer of sacred music. His music was both influential on, and influenced by, contemporary Italian styles.

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