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      'Concert in a Park', 18th century. Artist: Nicolas Lancret Picture: Getty

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      2. Perhaps I'll disappear into the table

      The Lute Player, 1661. Artist: Sorgh, Hendrik Maertensz (c. 1610-1670)

    3. Women listening to men in art

      3. Mm. That's really interesting

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      From 'Hortus Voluptatum', a set of prints by Crispin de Passe (1550 - 1643). Picture: Getty

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      6. Right. From the top

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    7. Women listening to men in art

      7. This is how you play it

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      8. I liked it almost as much as the previous four

      Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage Picture: Getty

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      9. Can you walk a little further away?

      Serenade during the carnival in Venice. Illustration. Picture: Getty

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