Antique French Needlepoint Artwork Likely hand-embroidered in the 18th century, a very beautiful petit point and wool point piece. A beautiful young boy, like a knight or nobleman, wearing a feathered hat, playing a lute (a stringed instrument, similar to a guitar or violin). The costume appears to be from around the 17th century. White shirt, red sleeves, khaki breeches. Perhaps a troubadour from Provence, singing along with the lute's performance. It also evokes the image of a courtyard or balcony of a mansion. Ivy leaves and berries climbing on a building. The vibrant royal turquoise blue of the sky, air, and buildings is fresh and refreshing. The earthy colors, reminiscent of plant-based dyes, create a deep and wonderful palette. The beautiful gradations of khaki in the trees and shadows, such as palm trees, behind the marble (stage). Noble navy, silver gray, brown, and rose pink, all reflecting on nostalgic ivory. A very charming silhouette created by the red. The embroidery thread is wool, or possibly wool & linen, I imagine. Please forgive any errors due to amateur measurements below. Frame: 47.5 cm (H) x 47.5 cm (W) x 1.2-1.4 cm (D) Approximately 600g The paper on the back wooden frame has peeling and tears. There are some areas where threads are slightly protruding, and some areas with small gaps. The base canvas has aged and discolored, and the fasteners are rusty. For those who don't mind these details. This is a wonderful piece that will brighten up a space. Search terms: Toile de Jouy, pastoral scene, idyllic landscape, nostalgia, embroidery, wool point [Lute] Used in various instrumental music from the Middle Ages to the late Baroque period. It was the most important instrument for secular music during the Renaissance. In the Baroque era, it was one of the instruments used to play the basso continuo accompaniment. It was also used as an accompanying instrument for vocal works. The accompaniment is either improvised with chords based on the contrabass part, or the accompaniment written in the score is played. Because it is a small instrument, the sound is relatively quiet. Lute players are called "lutenists," "lutanists," or "luthists." Other items are also on sale below↓ Antique needlepoint embroidery, framed in glass, a bustling morning market, dogs, birds Antique French needlework tapestry of the Holy Family, framed, Jesus and Mary Antique woman drawing water, boy blowing a trumpet, petit point, framed sculpture, glass frame