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"Captivating the Soul

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho)

Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho)
7181631 Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Cats dancing (litho)

Cats dancing (litho)
7201117 Cats dancing (litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Revellers, cats dancing)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Advertisement, c 1900 (litho)

Advertisement, c 1900 (litho)
7190032 Advertisement, c 1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement in booklet of views of Harrogate and Neighbourbood (Parker)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho)

The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho)
3651564 The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pipes Of Lucknow)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Orpheus, from a 19th century print, from Les Maitres de la Sensibilite Francaise Au XVIII Siecle

Orpheus, from a 19th century print, from Les Maitres de la Sensibilite Francaise Au XVIII Siecle
3742705 Orpheus, from a 19th century print, from Les Maitres de la Sensibilite Francaise Au XVIII Siecle; (add.info.: Orpheus, from a 19th century print)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Testudo or lyre of Amphion (1, 2), lyre held by Terpsichore (3), psaltery (4)

Testudo or lyre of Amphion (1, 2), lyre held by Terpsichore (3), psaltery (4), triangular harp or Trigonium (5)
FLO4593743 Testudo or lyre of Amphion (1, 2), lyre held by Terpsichore (3), psaltery (4), triangular harp or Trigonium (5), Abyssinian testudo (6), Etruscan 6-string lyre (7), lyre (8)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Libya costumes: woman playing bagpipes and veiled dancer from Tripoli. Lithography for the book

Libya costumes: woman playing bagpipes and veiled dancer from Tripoli. Lithography for the book
FLO4634929 Libya costumes: woman playing bagpipes and veiled dancer from Tripoli. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Frontispice of ' Physica Subterranea' by Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682)

Frontispice of " Physica Subterranea" by Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682)
XEE5027979 Frontispice of " Physica Subterranea" by Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682) de 1738 - Biblioteca nazionale Braidense; (add.info)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: A Cornemuse, Calabrian Bagpipe and Musette, 1888

A Cornemuse, Calabrian Bagpipe and Musette, 1888
1578349 A Cornemuse, Calabrian Bagpipe and Musette, 1888; (add.info.: Cornemuse, Calabrian Bagpipe (Zampogna) and Musette

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: A piper (bagpiper) player in the streets of a scottish village Engraving from 'The peoples of

A piper (bagpiper) player in the streets of a scottish village Engraving from "The peoples of the earth" by
ELD4842052 A piper (bagpiper) player in the streets of a scottish village Engraving from "The peoples of the earth" by Charles Delon

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Classical musical instruments: lyres 1, 2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5

Classical musical instruments: lyres 1, 2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6, 7, 8, 15
FLO4703350 Classical musical instruments: lyres 1, 2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6, 7, 8, 15, pan pipes 9, rattlesnakes 11, tuba 12, flutes 10, 14, 18, 19, triangle 16

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Orpheus, From A 19Th Century Print. From Les Maitres De La Sensibilite Francaise Au Xviii Siecle

Orpheus, From A 19Th Century Print. From Les Maitres De La Sensibilite Francaise Au Xviii Siecle ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420104 Orpheus, From A 19Th Century Print. From Les Maitres De La Sensibilite Francaise Au Xviii Siecle ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: La barque d'amour. Engraving 1866

La barque d'amour. Engraving 1866
JAB4121894 La barque d'amour. Engraving 1866; (add.info.: La barque d'amour. Engraving 1866); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: The madman. Death plays a bagpipe and performs a dance while lifting the madman's green dress to

The madman. Death plays a bagpipe and performs a dance while lifting the madman's green dress to expose his limbs
FLO4675825 The madman. Death plays a bagpipe and performs a dance while lifting the madman's green dress to expose his limbs

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin

Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin
528008 Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin, 4: Hunting Horns, 5: Triangle, 6: Bells, 7: Tambourine or Moorish Drum

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: King David playing the harp (detail), Domenico Zampieri, known as the Dominican, 1619

King David playing the harp (detail), Domenico Zampieri, known as the Dominican, 1619
7221396 King David playing the harp (detail), Domenico Zampieri, known as the Dominican, 1619, Palace of Versailles (oil on canvas) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: World War 1: Highlanders piping

World War 1: Highlanders piping
3787050 World War 1: Highlanders piping; (add.info.: World War 1: Highlanders piping themselves back from the trenches. British Official War Photograph. Series 1. No 2. Published on postcard)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Zagreb street beginning of 20th century

Zagreb street beginning of 20th century
3789450 Zagreb street beginning of 20th century; (add.info.: Zagreb street beginning of 20th century. Rue Prince Michel / Prince Michael Street.); Lebrecht History

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Greek poet Sapho (Sappho) playing lyre and two of her companions Painting by Jacques Louis Grandin

Greek poet Sapho (Sappho) playing lyre and two of her companions Painting by Jacques Louis Grandin (1780)
JLJ4672453 Greek poet Sapho (Sappho) playing lyre and two of her companions Painting by Jacques Louis Grandin (1780-?) 1808 Paris, Musee Marmottan by Grandin

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: The Greek Theatre from a series on the History of Theatre for the ceiling of the Burgtheater

The Greek Theatre from a series on the History of Theatre for the ceiling of the Burgtheater
XAM74825 The Greek Theatre from a series on the History of Theatre for the ceiling of the Burgtheater by Matsch, Franz von (1861-1942); Burgtheater, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: by Franz von Matsch)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Incendie de Rome, Great fire of Rome (postcard)

Incendie de Rome, Great fire of Rome (postcard)
3434343 Incendie de Rome, Great fire of Rome (postcard) by Styka, Jan (1858-1925); (add.info.: Rome Antique. Coll. Part. History. Ancient Rome)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Pub scene (oil on wood)

Pub scene (oil on wood)
471473 Pub scene (oil on wood) by Amstel, Jan van (c.1500-c.1544); 30x38 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Amourettes, young woman dreaming, the arrival of the lover (oil on panel)

Amourettes, young woman dreaming, the arrival of the lover (oil on panel)
904872 Amourettes, young woman dreaming, the arrival of the lover (oil on panel) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835); 27, 5 x 21, 7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Flute and bagpipe players in the Middle Ages

Flute and bagpipe players in the Middle Ages
LSE4078559 Flute and bagpipe players in the Middle Ages by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Entertainer / jongleur- male costume, 13th century

Entertainer / jongleur- male costume, 13th century
3780393 Entertainer / jongleur- male costume, 13th century; (add.info.: Entertainer / jongleur - male costume, 13th century, pictured wearing blue tunic)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Discovery in Organic Remains (engraving)

Discovery in Organic Remains (engraving)
7177726 Discovery in Organic Remains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery in Organic Remains)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Apollo Flaying Marsyas (oil on canvas)

Apollo Flaying Marsyas (oil on canvas)
3744700 Apollo Flaying Marsyas (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642) (after); 132x94 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info.: Depiction of the satyr Marsyas who)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: A Musical Company, 1635-36 (oil on panel)

A Musical Company, 1635-36 (oil on panel)
7262167 A Musical Company, 1635-36 (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 31x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Winter in Hungary, gypsy musicians attacked and killed by wolves (Colour Litho)

Winter in Hungary, gypsy musicians attacked and killed by wolves (Colour Litho)
2814981 Winter in Hungary, gypsy musicians attacked and killed by wolves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Hungary)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: In spite of the very harsh climate, there is no shortage of Italian soldiers of the Murmansk

In spite of the very harsh climate, there is no shortage of Italian soldiers of the Murmansk contingent
2808783 In spite of the very harsh climate, there is no shortage of Italian soldiers of the Murmansk contingent... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: A tragic accident in Brittany (colour litho)

A tragic accident in Brittany (colour litho)
2779728 A tragic accident in Brittany (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic accident in Brittany)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Deadly fight between a dog and a bull in Vecs (Hungary) in defense and against the common master

Deadly fight between a dog and a bull in Vecs (Hungary) in defense and against the common master (colour litho)
2815096 Deadly fight between a dog and a bull in Vecs (Hungary) in defense and against the common master (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)

Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)
2966826 Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho)

Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho)
2815405 Tragic panic at an animal market, hundreds of oxen suddenly fleeing... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic panic at an animal market)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: The Adoration of Shepherds (Miniature, 12th century)

The Adoration of Shepherds (Miniature, 12th century)
LRI4670800 The Adoration of Shepherds (Miniature, 12th century) by Armenian School, (12th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again

Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again
IL193703 Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head, illustration for How Perseus came Home again, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: The Poetess, Sappho, Throwing Herself into the Sea, engraved by Mme Gervais, 1849 (engraving)

The Poetess, Sappho, Throwing Herself into the Sea, engraved by Mme Gervais, 1849 (engraving)
CHT205949 The Poetess, Sappho, Throwing Herself into the Sea, engraved by Mme Gervais, 1849 (engraving) by Emy, Henry (fl.1856); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: A camel begging Jupiter for horns. 1811 (etching)

A camel begging Jupiter for horns. 1811 (etching)
7235832 A camel begging Jupiter for horns. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A camel begging Jupiter for horns. The Greek god rides on an eagle. The camel and Jupiter)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Anatomy of a horse. 1792 (engraving)

Anatomy of a horse. 1792 (engraving)
7235905 Anatomy of a horse. 1792 (engraving) by Dodd, Daniel (fl.1760-90) (after); (add.info.: Anatomy of a horse. The head, brains, stomach, pancreas, and generative parts)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Two bulls locking horns near a pond full of frogs. 1811 (etching)

Two bulls locking horns near a pond full of frogs. 1811 (etching)
7235839 Two bulls locking horns near a pond full of frogs. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: Two bulls locking horns near a pond full of frogs. Fighting bulls and frogs)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: The tavern (fresco)

The tavern (fresco)
LRI4664857 The tavern (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Monarch No. 465, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)

Monarch No. 465, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)
7262418 Monarch No. 465, c.1895 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)

THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)
7262206 THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: King David and two angels, 1730 (Oil, Pencil)

King David and two angels, 1730 (Oil, Pencil)
7261591 King David and two angels, 1730 (Oil, Pencil) by Bavarian school (18th century); 19x37.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: King David and two angels)

Background imageMuscial Instrument Collection: Barn with goats and a boy playing the recorder, c. 1640-45 (oil on canvas)

Barn with goats and a boy playing the recorder, c. 1640-45 (oil on canvas)
XAM66732 Barn with goats and a boy playing the recorder, c.1640-45 (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 104x74 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria



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"Captivating the Soul: A Melodic Journey through Time" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of music as we explore a captivating array of musical instruments depicted throughout history. From timeless masterpieces to lively lithographs, these artworks tell tales that resonate with every note played. In "Allegory of Music, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1649, we witness the divine power of music personified. The ethereal figures surrounding a musician symbolize the transcendental nature of melody and its ability to touch our souls. Travel back in time to medieval troubadours with "Taillefer the Troubadour in Advance of Williams Army. " This vibrant color lithograph transports us to an era where minstrels strummed their lutes, serenading warriors before battle. "The Pipes Of Lucknow" takes us on a journey to colonial India through a vivid color lithograph. The haunting tunes emanating from bagpipes echo amidst chaos, reminding us how music can provide solace even during times of turmoil. Delightful whimsy comes alive in "Cats dancing, " a lithograph capturing feline grace intertwined with playful melodies. These mischievous creatures remind us that music knows no boundaries and can be found even in unexpected places. Step into the early 20th century with an advertisement lithograph showcasing elegant instruments poised for performance. This glimpse into bygone days reminds us how artistry intertwines seamlessly with commerce and innovation. Marvel at "The Greek Theatre, " part of a series depicting theatrical history for Vienna's Burgtheater ceiling. Here, ancient musicians transport audiences back to classical Greece, where harmonious sounds accompanied epic performances under starlit skies. King David himself graces our narrative as he plays his harp in Domenico Zampieri's exquisite detail from 1619. In this Palace of Versailles oil-on-canvas masterpiece, we witness how one man's musical prowess could soothe even the most troubled souls.