A richly detailed portrait set against a dark background features a musician holding a stringed instrument, likely a lyre or early viol. The figure wears luxurious Renaissance attire - a golden brown doublet with a crisp white ruffled collar and billowing sleeves adorned with delicate lace. The instrument is rendered in warm wooden tones, its curved body and strings depicted with careful attention to detail. Above the subject, foliage with yellow-green leaves and small clustered fruits or berries adds an organic element to the composition. The painting's deep, dramatic shadows and luminous highlights on the fabric and skin create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The overall color palette consists of rich browns, golds, and creamy whites against the dark background, befitting the musical theme suggested by the title.