Bagpipe Collection (#2)

Angels playing musical instruments, c. 1475-97 (tempera on panel) (for details see 64872
ACI64871 Angels playing musical instruments, c.1475-97 (tempera on panel) (for details see 64872, 64873 and 64874) by Botticini, Francesco (c.1446-97) (attr)

Medieval men inflating pig bladders, playing
Medieval men inflating pig bladders (for bagpipes?), playing mandolins and pipes. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette

Ancient musical instruments including bellows
Foot instrument used by a faun in a Florentine gallery 1, bellows from a relief in the Pallavicini Gardens 2, bagpipe from an ancient basrelief 3, tambourine, castanets and tibia from Greek vases 4

Greek Men and Women Dancing the Khorra, c. 1720-37 (oil on canvas)
3588442 Greek Men and Women Dancing the Khorra, c.1720-37 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 44.5x58 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; French, out of copyright

Dutch rustic scene with music and celebration

Musicians seated on barrels, Brittany, Northern France
Two musicians seated on top of barrels, Brittany, Northern France. They are playing the native bagpipe or biniou (right) and a flageolet (left). 1922

A Scottish Jacobite Soldier playing the bagpipes. circa 1745

Auvergne and Limousin, illustration for Le Tour de France
488581 Auvergne and Limousin, illustration for Le Tour de France by Marie de Grandmaison, 1893 (colour litho) by Maurel, J

The Miller, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c
SR21928 The Miller, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1342-1400) Ellesmere Manuscript, facsimile edition, 1911 (for original detail see 128928) by English School

January, from Spensers "The Shepherds Calendar", 1579 (woodcut)
619613 January, from Spensers " The Shepherds Calendar", 1579 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Month of January)

Peasants Dancing at a Village Wedding
CH38344 Peasants Dancing at a Village Wedding by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

A Peasants Wedding (engraving)
820601 A Peasants Wedding (engraving) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peasants Wedding, Eine Bauernhochzeit)

The wounded piper plays the troops to victory (colour litho)
2801146 The wounded piper plays the troops to victory (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wounded piper plays the troops to victory)

Travelling Musicians in the Fifteenth Century (colour engraving)
PER207525 Travelling Musicians in the Fifteenth Century (colour engraving) by Dietrich (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Three Musicians (oil on canvas)
CH376997 Three Musicians (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 110.3x106.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Wedding day at Plougastel, Brittany, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346302 Wedding day at Plougastel, Brittany, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 27th January 1907 (colour litho) by French School

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

The Return from the Kermesse (panel)
MHB68179 The Return from the Kermesse (panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail) (see 175762)
BEN175765 The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail) (see 175762) by Ferrari, Gaudenzio (1474/80-1546); Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Saronno, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Bagpipe seller, Charing Cross, London (b / w photo)
3656876 Bagpipe seller, Charing Cross, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagpipe seller, Charing Cross, London)

The Scots Guards, Victoria Memorial, Buckingham Palace (colour litho)
3093814 The Scots Guards, Victoria Memorial, Buckingham Palace (colour litho) by Howard, C. T. (fl.1914-18) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scots Guards, Victoria Memorial)

Study of Highland Piper, playing his bagpipes, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Men of the Oban Pipe Band, playing their bagpipes at the Highland Games, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Canterbury Tales - The Miller
The Miller, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Variations of dress in the Eastern Mediterranean area (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF115899 Variations of dress in the Eastern Mediterranean area (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bagpipe Seller, Charing Cross, London. Date: 1900s

Tiles of the Palmita series. Musician playing the bagpipe (rustic)

Capital of one of the Gothic galleries of the cloister built between (1387 - 1401) representing an angel musician playing a bagpipe, from the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll

The Magpie on the Gallows. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Magpie on the Gallows. Found in the collection of Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt

Peasant Fair Country Fair Farm Fair front inn
Peasant Fair, Country Fair, Farm Fair. In front of an inn, farmers dance to the music of a bagpipe player. Large groups are eating and drinking at long tables on the left and right

Herdsmen cattle Herders Under old tree woman
Herdsmen with their cattle, Herders with their cattle. Under an old tree a woman is breastfeeding her child, behind her a shepherd with a bagpipe. A dog is sitting by the tree

players Two musicians man bagpipes boy hurdy-gurdy
The players, Two musicians, a man with bagpipes and a boy with hurdy-gurdy, play a tune for a little girl with her mother and maid inside the door

Dance inn couple dances music bagpipe player
Dance for the inn, A couple dances for an inn to the music of a bagpipe player. In front of the inn are drinking farmers, one pair dancing, man and woman dancing as a couple, bagpipe, musette

hearing T Gehoor title object five senses series title
The hearing T Gehoor (title on object) The five senses (series title), A bagpipe player and a singing man and woman make music together. The man has an inverted boot on his head

Dancing peasants music two musicians Two peasants
Dancing peasants to the music of two musicians, Two peasants and two peasant women dance hand in hand to the music of a bagpipe player

Young Bedouin man blowing bagpipe instrument
Young Bedouin man blowing (bagpipe) instrument. 1898, Middle East

Liber Veritatis No 39 Landscape Herdsman Playing
Liber Veritatis: No. 39, A Landscape with Herdsman Playing a Bagpipe and Goats Browsing, 1774. Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822). Etching and mezzotint

L espiegle By Lucas Van Leyden. From Histoire Des Peintres De Toutes Les eColes, eCole Hollandaise, Published 1863
L espiegle By Lucas Van Leyden. From Histoire Des Peintres De Toutes Les EColes, ECole Hollandaise, Published 1863

Peasant Kermis, c. 1665, by David Teniers the Younger (1610
David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690). Flemish painter. Peasant Kermis, c.1665. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

A French cornemuse and an Indian sarangi
Page from the Illustrated London News, 9th March 1963, showing two instruments from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: a French cornemuse

Musical instruments: the bagpipe
A bagpipe

Li Pifferari, 1810 (engraving)
XJF1072729 Li Pifferari, 1810 (engraving) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pipers; The two-man teams, zampognari or pifferari)

Woman Playing the bagpipes. Palace of Catalan Music. Barcelo
Modernism. Woman Playing the bagpipes. The upper body was culpted by Eusebi Arnau (1863-1933) and the mosaic work of their lower bodies was created by Lluis Bru (1868-1952)

German Nobles C14Th
Hood-turbans, fur-lined & trimmed houppelande with bagpipe sleeves, a voluminous garment cape-like in shape but belted & worn over a gipon (the buttoned sleeves visible) Date: 14th century

Paradis Flamand 17C
LE PARADIS FLAMAND Drinking and dancing outside the village inn, while a bagpipe player provides the music Date: 17th century

New Years Day with a Highland Regiment
On the Western front, a Highland Regiment celebrate the New Year in traditional Scottish style, with sword dancing, bagpipe playing and singing. Date: 1 January 1917

Magondi music used by snake charmers
A magondi, an Indian musical wind instrument similar to a bagpipe, made from the outer coating of a gourd. Shown here in use by snake charmers

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The haunting melodies of the bagpipe fill the air as a skilled Bagpiper stands proudly in Glencoe, Scotland. Dressed in traditional Scottish uniform, he captivates the audience with his mesmerizing tunes. Reminiscent of brave warriors from centuries past, this Bagpiper embodies the spirit of Scotland. Amongst them is Piper Daniel Laidlaw V. C. , a true hero who played his bagpipes amidst chaos and danger during World War I. His courage and musical talent inspire generations to come. In another scene, a group of Cameron Highlanders march together, led by their esteemed Pipe Major. The sound of their synchronized bagpipes echoes through the hills, evoking both pride and nostalgia for Scottish traditions. A lone Highlander plays his Highland Bagpipe passionately against a breathtaking backdrop. His music resonates with history and cultural heritage that runs deep within every Scot's veins. Across continents, an Australian Ladies Pipe Band embarks on a world tour showcasing their exceptional skills on the bagpipe. Their harmonious melodies bridge cultures and unite people through music. In Scotland itself, eager learners gather for a Bagpipe lesson steeped in tradition and authenticity. As they master each note under expert guidance, they become part of an unbroken lineage that stretches back centuries. Like leaves carried by the wind, these enchanting sounds travel far beyond borders - reaching even distant lands where unexpected ears are delighted by its unique charm. Transporting us back to 1900 is an exquisite wash-on-paper painting depicting a Highlander playing his beloved instrument with utmost grace. This artwork captures not only his skill but also reveals glimpses into life during that era - reminding us how timeless bagpipe music truly is. Whether it be at grand events or intimate gatherings, the presence of bagpipers adds an indescribable magic to any occasion. Their powerful tunes evoke emotions like no other instrument can - stirring hearts and igniting spirits wherever they go.