The girl is playing a type of theorbo that combined two ranges of strings with separate peg boxes; the base strings (longer) went to the straight pegbox that peeks from behind the girl's head. The other lute strings went to the bent pegbox. [1]. Object Type: painting. Date: first half of 17th century. Dimensions: height: 97 cm (38.1 in); width: 115 cm (45.2 in). Medium: oil on panel. Collection: Private collection. Jan van Bijlert - Musical Company - WGA02182