The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance: The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

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      ATTRIBUTED TO VITTORE BELLINIANO (ACTIVE 1507-29)

      The Concert

      c. 1505-15

      RCIN 400025

      The figures in this haunting painting, formerly attributed to Giorgione, are singing from a score held by the woman, who beats time with her finger. They may represent the three ages of man – childhood, the prime of life and old age.

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