1723 Collection (page 7)

GUITAR, 1723. The Italian guitar. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

GUITAR: CITTERN, 1723. A large cittern, with ten pairs of strings. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CLAVICYTHERIUM, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

GUITAR, 1723. A small guitar (but not a mandolin). Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

GUITAR, 1723. The large guitar. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

JEWs HARP, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ARCHLUTE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

SISTRUM. A woman playing a sistrum, a percussion instrument used in ancient times by peoples of the Mediterranean. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HURDY GURDY, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CARILLON, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BASS TROMBONE, 1723. In principle a trumpet with a movable U-shaped tube which fits into the main body of the instrument. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TURKISH TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CASTANETS, 1723. A dancer with castanets. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TRIANGLE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HEBREW TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

INDIAN PERCUSSIVE RATTLE. A rattle from India made of metal jingles in the shape of a crown. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

KIT, 1723. A man playing a kit, or dancing masters fiddle. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

XYLOPHONE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BARREL ORGAN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

PSALTERY, 1723. A woman playing Turkish psaltery, known as a kanun. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CONCH SHELL TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

INDIAN TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

PERSIAN TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

LYRE. A man of antiquity playing a lyre. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

RECORDER, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

SPINET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

DULCIMER, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

MARROW TRUMPET, 1723. A marrow trumpet, made from a scooped out marrow (squash) into which is inserted a single-reed tube. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VOICE AMPLIFIER, 1723. An imaginary voice amplifier, based on the ideas of Athanasius Kircher. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

SLIDE TRUMPET, 1723. The slide trumpet, used by Johann Sebastian Bach under the name tromba da tirarsi. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ROMAN TRUMPET, 1723. A Roman trumpet, made of bronze. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

LONG LUTE, 1723. The long lute, a string instrument used in Turkish, Persian, Arabian, and Indian music. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HUNTING HORN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HARP, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TAMBOURINE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ZAMPOGNA, 1723. Italian folk bagpipe. Copper engraving by Arnold van Westerhout, 1723

HARPSICHORD & SPINETS, 1723. Harpsichord and three spinets, made by Michele Todini (c1650-c1681). The instrument is playable separately or in combination from one keyboard

HARPSICHORD, 1723. A woman playing a harpsichord. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TROMBA MARINA, 1723. Single-stringed Renaissance instrument, bowed above the point of touching. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VIOLA D AMORE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CHINESE TRUMPET, 1723. The Chinese trumpet, a slender tube inserted in a large cylinder of iron, copper, or copper-covered wood. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BARK TRUMPET, 1723. A trumpet used by the Native Americans of Florida, made of coiled bark and decorated with rings from which metal discs were hung. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FRENCH HORN, 1723. Copper engraving by Arnold van Westerhout, 1723

HURDY GURDY. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

DOUBLE AULOS. Man playing a double aulos, an ancient reed instrument. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

LUTE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HARPSICORD, 1723. Colored engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

JEWs HARP. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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"1723: A Year of Art, Music, and Enlightenment" Step into the year 1723 and immerse yourself in a world of creativity, knowledge, and innovation. This captivating era witnessed remarkable achievements across various fields that continue to inspire us today. In the realm of music, the resounding notes of the double-bass viol filled concert halls as talented musicians showcased their skills. An exquisite copper engraving from that very year by Arnold van Westerhout immortalizes this majestic instrument's beauty for generations to come. Meanwhile, at Blackheath's Pages House, intellectuals gathered to exchange ideas and engage in intellectual discourse. Among them was Sir William Blackstone, whose profound legal insights would shape future legal systems around the world. The spirit of enlightenment also found its voice through influential thinkers like Adam Smith. His groundbreaking theories on economics revolutionized our understanding of wealth distribution and market dynamics. Artistic expression thrived during this period as well. Jean Ranc captured Charles III as a child in an enchanting portrait that showcases both his innocence and potential for greatness. But it wasn't just portraits; imagination took flight with Arnold van Westerhout's copper engraving depicting an imaginary voice amplifier inspired by Athanasius Kircher's ideas. This whimsical creation reminds us how human ingenuity knows no bounds. Speaking of boundless possibilities, Hannah Snell/Maddocks defied societal norms by disguising herself as a man to serve in the British Army—an act that challenged gender roles long before its time. Nature too played a role in shaping history during 1723. The Avebury Landscape stood tall—a testament to ancient civilizations' ability to harmonize with their surroundings while leaving behind awe-inspiring monuments for future generations to marvel at. Scientific advancements were not left behind either; Leeuwenhoek & Microbe unveiled hidden worlds through pioneering discoveries using microscopes—opening up new frontiers within biology and medicine.