Portative Organ Collection

Spring, 1894 (pencil & red chalk)
FFA178176 Spring, 1894 (pencil & red chalk) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 45.7x20.3 cm; Private Collection

Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ
6340091 Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Bagpipe players, falconer with hood and glove, and man with portative organ)

The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c. 1570-80 (tapestry) (for detail see 87758
XIR87759 The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c.1570-80 (tapestry) (for detail see 87758, 19846) by French School, (15th century); 300x380 cm; Musee des Gobelins, Paris, France; French

ds 558 f. 67v St. Dominic with four musical angels, from a gradual from San Marco e
SCP79798 ds 558 f.67v St. Dominic with four musical angels, from a gradual from San Marco e Cenacoli (vellum) (detail of 88937 & 79797) by Angelico

St. Cecilia and Two Angels, 1870s (stained glass)
MOK120182 St. Cecilia and Two Angels, 1870s (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, UK; Martyn O Kelly Photography; English, out of copyright

Ms Fr 12476 fol. 98 Guillaume Dufay (d. 1474) and Gilles Binchois (d
BNP33249 Ms Fr 12476 fol.98 Guillaume Dufay (d.1474) and Gilles Binchois (d.1460) from Le Champion des Dames by Martin le Franc (1410-61) 1440 (vellum) by French School

The Love Song, 1896 (etching on paper)
3725986 The Love Song, 1896 (etching on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 38.4x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

St. George and the Dragon: No. 7 The Return, 1866 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 96673)
BAG87624 St. George and the Dragon: No. 7 The Return, 1866 (oil on canvas) (for detail see 96673) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 104.7x134.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing
AII79968 Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing musical instruments, Florentine (panel) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Detail of St. Cecilia, 1870s (stained glass) (detail of 120182)
MOK120183 Detail of St. Cecilia, 1870s (stained glass) (detail of 120182) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, UK; Martyn O Kelly Photography; English

Exodus 15 1-19 The Song of Moses, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica
STC67479 Exodus 15 1-19 The Song of Moses, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Ms Fr 22532 fol. 336 Concert, from the Des Proprietez des Choses
BNP159937 Ms Fr 22532 fol.336 Concert, from the Des Proprietez des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Angel Musician (bas-relief)
XIR440635 Angel Musician (bas-relief) by French School, (15th century); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Angel musician; ); French, out of copyright

Musical angels within a trompe l oeil cloister, from the interior west facade (fresco
BAT100333 Musical angels within a trompe l oeil cloister, from the interior west facade (fresco) by Santi di Tito (1536-1603); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Ms 62 f. 141v, Madonna and Child, from a Book of Hours, French, c. 1445-50 (vellum)
FIT89518 Ms 62 f.141v, Madonna and Child, from a Book of Hours, French, c.1445-50 (vellum) by Master of the Rohan Hours, (fl.1420-30); 24.7x17.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Figures around a fountain, detail from The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c
XIR87758 Figures around a fountain, detail from The Concert at the Fountain, Loire workshop, c.1570-80 (tapestry) (see 87759, 19846) by French School, (16th century); Musee des Gobelins, Paris

Ms Fr 12476 Fol. 109v The Nine Muses from Le Champion des Dames
BNP159912 Ms Fr 12476 Fol.109v The Nine Muses from Le Champion des Dames by Martin le Franc (1410-61) 1451 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Crook of the crozier of William of Wykeham (c. 1320-1404)
NCO205102 Crook of the crozier of William of Wykeham (c.1320-1404): Peter side (silver gilt) (detail) (see 205100-32) by English School

Music, c. 1480 (oil on panel)
XCF22594 Music, c.1480 (oil on panel) by Joos van Gent (Joos van Wassenhove), (fl.1460-75) (attr. to); 155.6x97.2 cm; National Gallery, London

Woman Playing Portative Organ Woodcut pochoir
Artokoloro

Virgin and Child Enthroned with Angels
BAL53560 Virgin and Child Enthroned with Angels by Jacopo di Cione, (fl.1368-94); Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Italian, out of copyright

The Virgin and Child Enthroned, mid 1470s (oil & egg on tempera on poplar)
XCF267445 The Virgin and Child Enthroned, mid 1470s (oil & egg on tempera on poplar) by Tura, Cosimo (1430-95); 239x101.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Satan Asking God to Tempt Job, detail of musicians, 1356-67 (fresco)
XAL249252 Satan Asking God to Tempt Job, detail of musicians, 1356-67 (fresco) by Bartolo di Fredi, also Manfredi de Battilori (1330-1410); Sant Agostino, San Gimignano

Allegory of Music, ms Francais 143 fol. 65v from Le Livre des Echecs Amoureux
XIR203387 Allegory of Music, ms Francais 143 fol.65v from Le Livre des Echecs Amoureux MoralisA©s by Evrart de Conty c.1500 (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Fountain of Grace, detail of three angel musicians (oil on panel)
XIR175105 The Fountain of Grace, detail of three angel musicians (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441) (attr. to); 181x116 cm; Prado, Madrid

MEDIEVAL MUSICIANS. Manuscript illumination, c15th century

MUSICIANS DUFAY & BINCHOIS. The musicians Guillaume Dufay (left, with portative organ) and Gilles Binchois, with harp. Illumination from the 15th cenutry Champion des Dames, by Martin Lefranc

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"Captivating Melodies: The Enchanting Portative Organ" Step into a world of musical enchantment as bagpipe players, falconers with hoods and gloves, and a man with a portative organ transport you to the Renaissance era. In "The Concert at the Fountain, " crafted by skilled hands in the Loire workshop around 1570-80, tapestry weaves together scenes of mirth and music. Look closely at ds 558 f. 67v, where St. Dominic is surrounded by four musical angels from a gradual originating from San Marco e. Their heavenly voices harmonize with the melodies emanating from the delicate keys of the portative organ played by an angelic figure. Stained glass artistry takes us further back in time to the 1870s when St. Cecilia and Two Angels come alive through vibrant colors and intricate details. This celestial trio showcases their devotion to music while showcasing the elegance of this portable instrument. Travel even deeper into history with Ms Fr 12476 fol. 98, where Guillaume Dufay and Gilles Binchois grace our presence through illuminated manuscripts dating back to their era in medieval Europe. Their compositions echo through time, reminding us of their influence on generations that followed. In "The Love Song, " an etching on paper from 1896, we witness how love itself can be expressed through music played on this versatile instrument. Its sweet tones resonate within our hearts as we become captivated by its ethereal charm. No artistic journey would be complete without encountering masterpieces such as "St. George and the Dragon: No. 7 The Return. " Painted in 1866, this oil canvas masterpiece reveals not only heroic tales but also hints at hidden melodies carried across battlefields by courageous soldiers accompanied by their trusty portative organs. As altarpieces unfold before our eyes like "Coronation of the Virgin, " predella panels depict angels playing this enchanting instrument.