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"The Harp: A Timeless Instrument of Beauty and Inspiration" The harp, often referred to as "The Bard, " has captivated hearts for centuries. From the enchanting c

Background imageHarp Collection: Handbill, Handcuff, Handle, Handrail, Handsaw, Harbor, Hardware, Harpist, Harpoon, Harrow

Handbill, Handcuff, Handle, Handrail, Handsaw, Harbor, Hardware, Harpist, Harpoon, Harrow, Harvest, Hatchet (engraving)
8651544 Handbill, Handcuff, Handle, Handrail, Handsaw, Harbor, Hardware, Harpist, Harpoon, Harrow, Harvest, Hatchet (engraving) by German School

Background imageHarp Collection: The Chimo dance, from the book 'Trujillo del Peru' by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda

The Chimo dance, from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda
AIS5369335 The Chimo dance, from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda, bishop of Trujillo (1782-1785)

Background imageHarp Collection: David plays his harp before Saul. Auxerre cathedral. (stained glass)

David plays his harp before Saul. Auxerre cathedral. (stained glass)
8711216 David plays his harp before Saul. Auxerre cathedral. (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. David plays his harp before Saul to chase away his evil spirits. Auxerre)

Background imageHarp Collection: Harp player, Eritrea

Harp player, Eritrea
3563059 Harp player, Eritrea by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Eritrea 1894-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageHarp Collection: Girl photographed with a harp

Girl photographed with a harp
3568849 Girl photographed with a harp; (add.info.: Germany 1904 Photographer: Neue Photographische Gesellschaft A.g); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageHarp Collection: Ancient musical instruments: Egyptian sistrum (sistre) 1, tambourines (tambourins) 2, 3, cymbals 4

Ancient musical instruments: Egyptian sistrum (sistre) 1, tambourines (tambourins) 2, 3, cymbals 4
FLO4575241 Ancient musical instruments: Egyptian sistrum (sistre) 1, tambourines (tambourins) 2, 3, cymbals 4, single and double fifes (fifres) 5-8, pan pipes or syrinx (flute de pan) 9

Background imageHarp Collection: British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage and a heraldic bard wearing his harp - Forte
FLO4608234 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage and a heraldic bard wearing his harp - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Background imageHarp Collection: The Assembly of Gods (detail of the muses) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of

The Assembly of Gods (detail of the muses) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of the hall of emperors Wing
ETI4397337 The Assembly of Gods (detail of the muses) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of the hall of emperors Wing Denon

Background imageHarp Collection: The Assembly of Gods (detail with the god Pan?) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of

The Assembly of Gods (detail with the god Pan?) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of the Emperor Hall
ETI4397338 The Assembly of Gods (detail with the god Pan?) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of the Emperor Hall Aile Denon

Background imageHarp Collection: A priest carrying the ark of the covenant (47), David playing the harp (48)

A priest carrying the ark of the covenant (47), David playing the harp (48)
FLO4707394 A priest carrying the ark of the covenant (47), David playing the harp (48), and a priest carrying the host and the cibber (19)

Background imageHarp Collection: The Personification of Music from Gregor Reisch Margarita Philosophica, Strassbourg, 1508

The Personification of Music from Gregor Reisch Margarita Philosophica, Strassbourg, 1508
528001 The Personification of Music from Gregor Reisch Margarita Philosophica, Strassbourg, 1508. In left foreground man plays a portable organ, above him is a man playing a clarsach or Celtic harp

Background imageHarp Collection: David playing the harp in the fields (litho)

David playing the harp in the fields (litho)
8675955 David playing the harp in the fields (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David playing the harp in the fields. 1 Samuel 16:11)

Background imageHarp Collection: This was Orpheus that best of harpers (colour litho)

This was Orpheus that best of harpers (colour litho)
8647704 This was Orpheus that best of harpers (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: This was Orpheus that best of harpers)

Background imageHarp Collection: Frontispiece of 'the Psalms of David' set in verse by Clement Marot (1496-1544)

Frontispiece of "the Psalms of David" set in verse by Clement Marot (1496-1544)
AIS5355287 Frontispiece of "the Psalms of David" set in verse by Clement Marot (1496-1544) and Theodore de Beze (1519-1605)

Background imageHarp Collection: David and Nathan, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

David and Nathan, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413214 David and Nathan, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Background imageHarp Collection: Musicians at a banquet, Thebes, tomb of Amenenhet, Tithmosis III. 1475 - 1448 B.C

Musicians at a banquet, Thebes, tomb of Amenenhet, Tithmosis III. 1475 - 1448 B.C
BLP5643469 Musicians at a banquet, Thebes, tomb of Amenenhet, Tithmosis III. 1475 - 1448 B.C.; (add.info.: Musicians at a banquet, Thebes, tomb of Amenenhet, Tithmosis III. 1475 - 1448 B.C.)

Background imageHarp Collection: Apollo playing the Cithare (Apollo citharede). Anonymous mural. Palazzo Ferrari, Piacenza (Piacenza)

Apollo playing the Cithare (Apollo citharede). Anonymous mural. Palazzo Ferrari, Piacenza (Piacenza)
VEN5027664 Apollo playing the Cithare (Apollo citharede). Anonymous mural. Palazzo Ferrari, Piacenza (Piacenza).; (add.info.: Apollo playing the Cithare (Apollo citharede). Anonymous mural

Background imageHarp Collection: Interior, the tribune organ, the organ and the sideboard were transformed in 1821, detail

Interior, the tribune organ, the organ and the sideboard were transformed in 1821, detail, statue of King David
7242434 Interior, the tribune organ, the organ and the sideboard were transformed in 1821, detail, statue of King David, represented with a harp; Collegiale Notre-Dame-de-la-Crypte, Cassel

Background imageHarp Collection: Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses

Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses
NWI4861756 Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Old Testament)

Background imageHarp Collection: Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites after fleeing Egypt

Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites after fleeing Egypt
NWI4861785 Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites after fleeing Egypt. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Old Testament)

Background imageHarp Collection: Jesse's Trees. ' David' detail of the Tree of Kings. circa 1500. Limestone

Jesse's Trees. " David" detail of the Tree of Kings. circa 1500. Limestone
JEB4913184 Jesse's Trees. " David" detail of the Tree of Kings. circa 1500. Limestone. Chapel of the former Hotel-Dieu, Issoudun. Mandatory mention; (add.info.: Jesse's Trees)

Background imageHarp Collection: A classical music performance inside someone's home

A classical music performance inside someone's home
3118786 A classical music performance inside someone's home; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a classical music performance inside someone's home)

Background imageHarp Collection: Lutherie: the various works of craftsmen and the tools used in the work

Lutherie: the various works of craftsmen and the tools used in the work, "L'Encyclopedia de Diderot et
FAT4300869 Lutherie: the various works of craftsmen and the tools used in the work, "L'Encyclopedia de Diderot et D'Alembert", 1772 (engraving) by Benard

Background imageHarp Collection: Chinese musical instruments: dagu drums 1, 2, 3, bianzhong 4, 7, bells 5, 6, and guzheng zither 9

Chinese musical instruments: dagu drums 1, 2, 3, bianzhong 4, 7, bells 5, 6, and guzheng zither 9, 10
FLO4622690 Chinese musical instruments: dagu drums 1, 2, 3, bianzhong 4, 7, bells 5, 6, and guzheng zither 9, 10. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's

Background imageHarp Collection: He could not help turning round to look at Eurydice (litho)

He could not help turning round to look at Eurydice (litho)
8639149 He could not help turning round to look at Eurydice (litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: He could not help turning round to look at Eurydice)

Background imageHarp Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630802 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHarp Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630727 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHarp Collection: Homesick (engraving)

Homesick (engraving)
8631513 Homesick (engraving) by Munoz, Pedro Vega y (1866-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homesick. Illustration from Black and White)

Background imageHarp Collection: Decorative depiction of Jesus Christ playing the harp to amazed medieval listeners (colour litho)

Decorative depiction of Jesus Christ playing the harp to amazed medieval listeners (colour litho)
8677268 Decorative depiction of Jesus Christ playing the harp to amazed medieval listeners (colour litho) by European School

Background imageHarp Collection: King David praising the Lord and playing the harp. Bible: Psalms 150.3. Copperplate engraving c1808

King David praising the Lord and playing the harp. Bible: Psalms 150.3. Copperplate engraving c1808
535408 King David praising the Lord and playing the harp. Bible: Psalms 150.3. Copperplate engraving c1808.; (add.info.: King David praising the Lord and playing the harp. Bible: Psalms 150.3)

Background imageHarp Collection: Procession of Flora, 1897 (w/c on paper)

Procession of Flora, 1897 (w/c on paper)
XLH26205 Procession of Flora, 1897 (w/c on paper) by Sonrel, Elisabeth (1874-1953); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Mulhouse, France; (add.info.: by Elisabeth Sonrel)

Background imageHarp Collection: 8626014

8626014

Background imageHarp Collection: 8626782

8626782

Background imageHarp Collection: Past & Present: The Organ (colour litho)

Past & Present: The Organ (colour litho)
8668702 Past & Present: The Organ (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Organ. Early Form of Organ)

Background imageHarp Collection: David plays before Saul (colour litho)

David plays before Saul (colour litho)
8636474 David plays before Saul (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: David plays before Saul)

Background imageHarp Collection: Ancient Greek couple on a couch (engraving)

Ancient Greek couple on a couch (engraving)
8635141 Ancient Greek couple on a couch (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek couple on a couch. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageHarp Collection: David playing the harp before Saul (litho)

David playing the harp before Saul (litho)
8675952 David playing the harp before Saul (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David playing the harp before Saul. 1 Samuel 16:14-23)

Background imageHarp Collection: The Satrap

The Satrap
5616251 The Satrap; (add.info.: Illustration to accompany the poem The Satrap by Robert Browning (1812-1889) an English romantic poet. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHarp Collection: The Greek aede Homere (9th-8th century BC), nicknamed the poet singing the epic story of

The Greek aede Homere (9th-8th century BC), nicknamed the poet singing the epic story of the Illiad by tuning his lyre
NWI4911316 The Greek aede Homere (9th-8th century BC), nicknamed the poet singing the epic story of the Illiad by tuning his lyre, surrounded by a shepherd, a soldier, nobles and a harpist

Background imageHarp Collection: David roi and Bethsabee - Characters of the carved wood stalls by Dominique Bertin of Toulouse

David roi and Bethsabee - Characters of the carved wood stalls by Dominique Bertin of Toulouse (16th century)
JEB4939360 David roi and Bethsabee - Characters of the carved wood stalls by Dominique Bertin of Toulouse (16th century) - Cathedrale Sainte Marie d'Auch (Gers) (15th-17th century); (add.info)

Background imageHarp Collection: Musical entertainment at the castle of Bellevue at the time of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson

Musical entertainment at the castle of Bellevue at the time of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson
ELD4934487 Musical entertainment at the castle of Bellevue at the time of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise of Pompadour (1721-1764) favorite of King Louis XV a Meudon

Background imageHarp Collection: Roman musicians performing an Epithalamium (1-3), long trumpet or tuba (4)

Roman musicians performing an Epithalamium (1-3), long trumpet or tuba (4)
FLO4593664 Roman musicians performing an Epithalamium (1-3), long trumpet or tuba (4), Cupid playing a double flute or Tibiae pares (5)

Background imageHarp Collection: Ancient Egyptian musical instruments. Musicians in loose tunics playing harps, theorbo, horn

Ancient Egyptian musical instruments. Musicians in loose tunics playing harps, theorbo, horn, sistrum and tambourine
FLO4620622 Ancient Egyptian musical instruments. Musicians in loose tunics playing harps, theorbo, horn, sistrum and tambourine

Background imageHarp Collection: Maria Malibran seated, with harp, as Desdemona in ROSSINI's Otello

Maria Malibran seated, with harp, as Desdemona in ROSSINI's Otello
3914431 Maria Malibran seated, with harp, as Desdemona in ROSSINI's Otello'; (add.info.: Maria Malibran seated, with harp, as Desdemona in ROSSINI's Otello')

Background imageHarp Collection: Norman instruments: violins 243, 245, a pipe organ 244, harps 246, 249, lyre 247, lute 248

Norman instruments: violins 243, 245, a pipe organ 244, harps 246, 249, lyre 247, lute 248, zither 250
FLO4702778 Norman instruments: violins 243, 245, a pipe organ 244, harps 246, 249, lyre 247, lute 248, zither 250, hunting horn 251, and siege of a castle by archers and soldiers on a boat 252

Background imageHarp Collection: Peruvian giant Basilio Huaylas, 7 ft at age 24. A native American from Ica in the south

Peruvian giant Basilio Huaylas, 7 ft at age 24. A native American from Ica in the south
FLO4576818 Peruvian giant Basilio Huaylas, 7 ft at age 24. A native American from Ica in the south, he was exhibited in the capital Lima in 1792

Background imageHarp Collection: The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects including King David
BEN78409 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects including King David playing his harp designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)

Background imageHarp Collection: Window w5 depicting David on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass)

Window w5 depicting David on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass)
719298 Window w5 depicting David on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass); Church of St. Etienne, Beauvais, Oise, France



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"The Harp: A Timeless Instrument of Beauty and Inspiration" The harp, often referred to as "The Bard, " has captivated hearts for centuries. From the enchanting c. 1817 oil painting by Raphael Kirchner depicting an Art Nouveau girl gracefully playing the harp, to various musical instruments showcasing its melodic prowess, this instrument holds a special place in our cultural heritage. Even on historic battlefields like Gettysburg's Little Round Top, where the Irish Brigade memorial stands tall, the harp symbolizes resilience and unity through music. Its strings echo tales of bravery and sorrow that transcend time. In John William Waterhouse's masterpiece "The Charmer" from 1911, we witness a captivating scene where a mesmerizing figure delicately plucks at the harp strings. The artist skillfully captures not only her beauty but also the ethereal power of this instrument. Liszt conducting in Budapest brings us into a world of grandeur and harmony. As his baton guides musicians playing their respective instruments, it is the harmonious chords of the harp that add an extra layer of magic to Liszt's symphony. An angel with halo and butterfly wings graces our imagination while serenading celestial realms with her heavenly melodies on a golden-hued harp. This image reminds us that music can transport us beyond earthly boundaries. Breaking barriers in tradition was Miss Ethel Leginska - London Symphony Orchestra's new bobbed hair conductor. Her talent defied societal norms as she led orchestras with grace and precision; perhaps even strumming those delicate harp strings herself. Centuries ago, Mary Queen of Heaven was depicted holding a beautiful wooden panel adorned with intricate carvings resembling a majestic harp. This portrayal showcases how deeply embedded this instrument is within religious iconography throughout history. Musical Instruments from 1883 capture an era when craftsmanship met artistry; the harp stands proudly among its counterparts, a testament to its timeless allure.