Flute Collection

Picture of Hindu gods Krishna and Rada, India, Asia

Jolly Joker Playing Card
A classic image of a jester, wearing cap and bells, playing a flute, a ninny stick, or jesters wand, attached to his belt

Louis Wain - flute player and mouse. circa 1900s

Komuso Buddhist monks, Japan. They wear a straw basket (tengai) over their head and play a bamboo flute (shakuhachi). Date: circa 1890s

Snake charmer playing flute-like instrument, snake emerging from basket in front

The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel)
BAL122676 The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 207x209.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Carnival of Basel (Basler Fasnacht), Basel, Canton of Basel City, Switzerland, Europe

Chinese ti-tzu, so-na, yueh-ch in, la-pa and Japanese hiji-riki.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

Magic Flute Liebig 6
(The Magic Flute) Act 2 scene 27 : the old hag is transformed into Papagena, who immediately captivates Papageno, and they, too, live happily ever after

The satyr Marsyas teaching Olympus to play the Tibia or flute.. The satyr Marsyas sitting on a stone teaching the boy Olympus to play the Tibia or flute

Statue of Peter Pan, Kensington Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cover design for Narcisse by Nikolai Tcherepnin
Cover design for Narcisse, a mythological poem set to music by the Russian composer Nikolai Nikolayevich Tcherepnin (1873-1945)

Japan - the Shakuhachi
A Japanese musician plays the SHAKUHACHI, a wind instrument resembling the western flute

FLAUTIST, 16th CENTURY. German woodcut by Tobias Stimmer (1539-1584)

Arearea or The Red Dog, 1892 (oil on canvas)
LRI4578228 Arearea or The Red Dog, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Joker - Playing Card
A classic image of a jester, wearing cap and bells, playing a flute, a ninny stick, or jesters wand, attached to his belt. Date: 19th century

Painting depicting Hindu god Krishna playing a flute outdoors, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Old Master
Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Master of the Female Half-Lengths (First half of 16th cen.). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Chinese musical instruments
A selection of Chinese musical instruments, including a bell(1), gong, (2), cymbals(4), a guqin or seven-stringed zither(7), a pipa or four-stringed lute (8), Yueqin or moon-shaped lute(11)

Mystical Bird (Karyobinga), 1820-33. Creator: Hokusai
Mystical Bird (Karyobinga), 1820-33

Jester Playing Flute
A French jester with his flute

Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, holding a flute. Found in the Tiburtino area of Rome near the Villa d Este. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Perini after an illustration by A

L Ouie. Found in the Collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist
Caricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883

Shame Flute - German punishment for being a poor musician
A Shame Flute ( Schand Flote ) - German punishment for being a poor musician - you had to face the public wearing (around the neck) a heavy iron flute

Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas)
7259975 Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 105.7 x 144.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The enraged musician (XXXL)
The enraged musician engraved by E.Stalker around 1840.AbobeRGB

A Song without Words, 1919 (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH368182 A Song without Words, 1919 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 28.2x22.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Study of a boy playing a flute, c. 1900 (sepia photo)
828880 Study of a boy playing a flute, c.1900 (sepia photo) by Gloeden, Wilhelm von (1856-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Musicians, c. 1530 (oil on panel)
3588486 Three Musicians, c.1530 (oil on panel) by Master of the Female Half Lengths, (c.1490-c.1540); 53x37.9 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
AIS5365809 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii

Etruscan art: frescoes representing banquet scenes, detail representing a flute player
LRI4639450 Etruscan art: frescoes representing banquet scenes, detail representing a flute player. Tomb of the Triclinium. 5th century BC

The Musicians Brawl, c. 1625-1630. Artist: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
The Musicians Brawl, c. 1625-1630. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Whirling dervishes, Turkey. Date: circa 1870

The Flute Lesson, 1858 (oil on canvas)
XIR899023 The Flute Lesson, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Jules Elie (1828-91); 160x115 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: La LeAzon de flute. PE6670); French, out of copyright

The Muse Euterpe (wood)
BAL53504 The Muse Euterpe (wood) by Cossa, Francesco del (1435/6-c.1477); Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Italian, out of copyright

Drummer (Flute / Fife) Player - The Green Howards (Alexandra Princess of Waless Own Regiment of Yorkshire) in Full Dress. Wearing a Nol Dress Cap. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Wine Waiter
A waiter hurries purposely to a table bearing a bottle of wine and a set of flute glasses. From his rosy cheeks, he may have tested the vintage first

Tamino and Pamina
Guided and protected by the magic flute, Tamino and Pamina emerge unscathed from the ordeal of fire and water, and all will now be well for them

Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191733 Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by North

A musician playing the flute Lucanian fresco from the 4th century BC
LRI4641373 A musician playing the flute Lucanian fresco from the 4th century BC, from the necropolis of Paestum, Italy. Museo nazionale archeologico, Paestum by Lucanian School

The Mens Bath (engraving)
3646419 The Mens Bath (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mens Bath)

Joseph Richardson, Flute
JOSEPH RICHARDSON flautist from Leeds, reckoned to be one of, if not THE leading flute player of his day. Date: 1814 - 1862

Persian Village, South Persia (Iran)
Scene in a Persian Village, South Persia (Iran). Date: circa 1910s

BREUGHEL: CONCERT OF CATS. Line engraving, 19th century, after Peter Breughel

Music at home - sketches from life of amateur musicians, 189
Music at home - sketches from life of amateur musicians by T.W Couldery. Date: 1894

Magic Flute Liebig 2
(The Magic Flute) Act 1, Scene 6 : Tamino is presented to the Queen of the Night by his three rescuers; he vows to rescue her daughter Pamina, kidnapped by Sarastro

Tahiti Nose Flute
A musician plerforming on the nose flute

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"The Enchanting Melodies of the Flute: A Journey Across Cultures and Time" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the flute, an instrument that transcends boundaries and resonates with diverse cultures. From ancient Hindu mythology to modern-day Europe, this small yet powerful instrument has left its mark on history. In India, a picture of Hindu gods Krishna and Rada comes alive as their divine love story unfolds through the enchanting tunes of the flute. The Jolly Joker playing card adds a touch of whimsy to this musical journey, reminding us that music is often accompanied by laughter and joy. Travel eastward to Japan, where Komuso Buddhist monks donning straw hats play haunting melodies on bamboo flutes. Their meditative tunes transport listeners to a realm of tranquility and introspection. Step into 16th-century Europe with "The Ambassadors, " an oil painting that captures two men surrounded by various objects including a beautifully crafted flute. This artwork reminds us how music was cherished during Renaissance times as both an art form and a symbol of refinement. Venture further into exotic lands as you witness a snake charmer coaxing serpentine movements from his flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing snake emerges from its basket. This scene showcases how music can captivate not only human hearts but also nature itself. Explore China's rich musical heritage with instruments like ti-tzu, so-na, yueh-ch'in, la-pa - all variations of flutes that have been played for centuries. These traditional Chinese instruments evoke emotions ranging from melancholy to jubilation. Enter the realm of fantasy with Louis Wain's illustration featuring a mischievous mouse accompanying a talented feline flutist. This whimsical depiction reminds us that music has no bounds or limitations when it comes to imagination. Delve into Greek mythology where Marsyas teaches Olympus how to play the flute; here we see how this humble instrument can bridge the gap between mortal and divine, bringing harmony to both worlds.