Its another "vanitas" picture. The character in the back row next to the lovers - the one smiling while pointing to them and looking out at us - is obviously gaunt and skeletal. This person probably represents death or disease creeping into the midst of the group that is having such a good time that they are oblivious. This underscores the folly of such wasteful pursuits such as music and sex.
Chris If we are seen to enjoy such wasteful pursuits, the government would put a tax on it! 'Tis but folly... I prefer to remain oblivious. Ron (UK) To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
