This painting introduces us to an experience of the soul's longing for G-d that finds its channel of expression through the playing of a longing melody on a violin. There is an emphasis, here, on the simplicity of the performance of the player, with all his passion at this point being solely the connection with G-d. This longing is also expressed in his concentrated facial expression. His eyes are closed, and his eyebrows are narrowed in an expression of longing and yearning.