Cello Collection (#6)

Saint Cecile singing the praises of the Lord The saint plays the harp
JLJ4677012 Saint Cecile singing the praises of the Lord The saint plays the harp and is surrounded by instruments. Painting by Pierre Mignard (1612-1695) 1691 Sun

The Venitian Concert Musicians (cello, lute, violin) and singers on a terrace are served
JLJ4677462 The Venitian Concert Musicians (cello, lute, violin) and singers on a terrace are served by a black servant. Painting by Alexandre Hesse (1806-1879) 19th century Nantes

Music in Europe in the 17th century - in "Le costume historique"
LSE4086499 Music in Europe in the 17th century - in " Le costume historique" by Racinet, 1876 by Unknown Artist

The prodigal son or "allegory of the five senses"
LSE4316066 The prodigal son or " allegory of the five senses". Painting by Johannes Baeck (ca. 1600-1654), oil on canvas, 1637. Flemish art, 17th century. Dim. 122, 5 x 184 cm

Pablo Casals (1876-1973) playing the cello. Painting by Jan Toorop (1858-1928)
LSE4315690 Pablo Casals (1876-1973) playing the cello. Painting by Jan Toorop (1858-1928), Oil On Canvas, 1904. Dutch Art, 20th century. Rotterdam Museum of Fine Arts (Netherlands)

The Coronation of The Virgin, The Veil Of Veronique And Saints (Detail) (oil on canvas
LRI4611420 The Coronation of The Virgin, The Veil Of Veronique And Saints (Detail) (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Serodine, Giovanni (c.1600-30); Saint Pierre et Saint Paul, Ascona

Four musicians. Three violinists and one cellist, 19th century (poster)
LRI4619922 Four musicians. Three violinists and one cellist, 19th century (poster) by Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four musicians Three violinists and one cellist)

Concert Lute musicians, epinette, trombone and viola de gamba
JLJ4588985 Concert Lute musicians, epinette, trombone and viola de gamba. Anonymous painting of the Florentine School 1550-1600

Gentlemen Duport, Vachon, Rodolphe, Provers and Vernier Portrait of a group of musicians
JLJ4656397 Gentlemen Duport, Vachon, Rodolphe, Provers and Vernier Portrait of a group of musicians during a concert. Watercolour by Louis Carrogis (1717-1806) dit Carmontelle. 18th century Sun

The Education of Mary of Medicis Allegorie representing the instruction of the young
JLJ4660302 The Education of Mary of Medicis Allegorie representing the instruction of the young queen Mary of Medicis (1573-1642) between Minerva, Mercury, Apollo, and the three Graces

Cover of "The Fun Journal", 1858_12_18 - Illustration by Nadar
ICA4896943 Cover of " The Fun Journal", 1858_12_18 - Illustration by Nadar (1820-1910): Music, Cello - jacques Offenbach (1818-1880) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910)

Still life with musical instruments. Painting by Eugene Appert (1814 - 1867), 1848
JLJ4688808 Still life with musical instruments. Painting by Eugene Appert (1814 - 1867), 1848. Dijon, Musee des Beaux Arts

Art Nouveau: Mahogany musical instrument cabinet made by Alexandre Charpentier (1856-1909
JLJ4652601 Art Nouveau: Mahogany musical instrument cabinet made by Alexandre Charpentier (1856-1909). 20th century Paris, decorative arts by Charpentier

Le concert champetre Peinture de l Ecole francaise. 16th century Bourges
JLJ4682374 Le concert champetre Peinture de l Ecole francaise. 16th century Bourges, Musee du Berry by French School, (16th century); Musee du Berry, Bourges

The wedding of Cana, detail: the musicians. Fresco by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) Ec. Fri
JLJ4608047 The wedding of Cana, detail: the musicians. Fresco by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) Ec. Fri. 1562-1563. Oil on canvas

Lady Standing Holding a Cello (pastel on paper)
1767665 Lady Standing Holding a Cello (pastel on paper) by Dewing, Thomas Wilmer (1851-1938); (36.8x29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Standing Holding a Cello)

The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas)
CH372093 The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Paczka, Ferencz (1856-1925); 124.5x207 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

A seated Lady seen from Behind before a Virginal, (oil on panel)
990427 A seated Lady seen from Behind before a Virginal, (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 40.3x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A seated Lady seen from Behind before a Virginal)

Street Musicians, 1823 (pen and ink and watercolour)
651936 Street Musicians, 1823 (pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 15.2x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Musicians. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

ZdeAoka Aierny, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho)
3702789 Zdeoka AIernA, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 200x124 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cellist (self-portrait), 1847 (oil on canvas)
3588435 The Cellist (self-portrait), 1847 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 117x89 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

Musician, detail (fresco)
3496534 Musician, detail (fresco) by Italian School, (17th century); Palazzo Borromeo Arese, Cesano Maderno, Monza, Lombardy

Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas)
3822370 Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Kershaw, George (fl.c.1836); 60x70 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; out of copyright

Alfredo Piatti, 19th century (engraving)
6198569 Alfredo Piatti, 19th century (engraving) by Holl, Francis (1815-84); 31.8x25.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

St. Cecilia surrounded by St. Paul, St. John the Evangelist, St
5901922 St. Cecilia surrounded by St. Paul, St. John the Evangelist, St. Augustine and Mary Magdalene (detail), c.1513 (oil on panel) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)

Portrait of a Musician, c. 1570-1590 (oil on canvas)
1217703 Portrait of a Musician, c. 1570-1590 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 75x56 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Anonymous)

The Kingdom of Harmony, from Galerie Dramatique Costumes des Theatres de Paris
619524 The Kingdom of Harmony, from Galerie Dramatique Costumes des Theatres de Paris by Dollet, Lacauchie & Lasalle, published 1844 (colour litho) by French School

Old King Cole, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731021 Old King Cole, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old King Cole)

The Amateur Musician (chromolitho)
735658 The Amateur Musician (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amateur Musician)

Harmony, 1879 (oil on canvas)
TW426515 Harmony, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Carolus, Jean (1814-1897); 95.8x78.3 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Belgian, out of copyright

1849, A few friends to tea and a little music (engraving)
2809907 1849, A few friends to tea and a little music (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, A few friends to tea and a little music)

Instruments de la famille du violon, alto, violoncelle ou basse, contre-basse (engraving)
2781678 Instruments de la famille du violon, alto, violoncelle ou basse, contre-basse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Elegant Company, 1632 (oil on panel)
2968166 An Elegant Company, 1632 (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 58.8x92.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Viennese Band at the Alhambra, London, Musical Director J Delikat, programme includes works by Wagner, Elgar, German, Sarasate, Liszt and Sousa, 12 April 1903. Date: 1903

Young student graduating from a boys school. A tutor reading lessons from a lectern to boys on benches in a large hall. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Portrait of a Family Playing Music, 1663 (oil on canvas)
491413 Portrait of a Family Playing Music, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 98.7x116.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of the Hanna Fund; Dutch, out of copyright

Concert at the time of Mozart, 1853 (detail) (oil on canvas)
REV346300 Concert at the time of Mozart, 1853 (detail) (oil on canvas) by Simonetti, Ettore (19th century); Museo de San Carlos, Mexico City

The Artist in his Studio, c. 1640 (panel)
HGM81116 The Artist in his Studio, c.1640 (panel) by Pot, Hendrick Gerritsz (1585-1657); 42x48 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of a musician, possibly Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), engraved by M. A
DEC84577 Portrait of a musician, possibly Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), engraved by M.A. Picot (engraving) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810) (after); 34.5x25 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection

Group of musicians
HGM79817 Group of musicians by Bijlert or Bylert, Jan van (1603-71); Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

Chamber Music Concert, c. 1885-90 (oil on canvas)
CHT165874 Chamber Music Concert, c.1885-90 (oil on canvas) by Gruen or Grun, Jules Alexandre (1868-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Angel Musicians, from the Concert of Angels from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
XIR200076 Angel Musicians, from the Concert of Angels from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden

The Convalescent (oil on canvas)
PCT164448 The Convalescent (oil on canvas) by Jalabert, Jean (1815-1900); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Concert in a Private House
FTB60689 Concert in a Private House by Italian School, (18th century); Casa Goldoni, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

A Musical Party: the Mathias Family, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
FIT66061 A Musical Party: the Mathias Family, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, Gawen (c.1697-1737); 63.3x76.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Scottish

The Concert (oil on canvas)
SCP38615 The Concert (oil on canvas) by Falcone, Aniello (1607-56); 109x127 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Village choir (see also 12274)
STC26400 Village choir (see also 12274) by Webster, Thomas (1800-86); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

String quartet playing a Mozarts work (Chamber music) (Lithography, 18th century)
LRI4673882 String quartet playing a Mozarts work (Chamber music) (Lithography, 18th century) by Austrian School, (19th century); Mozart Museum, Prague

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The cello, a majestic instrument with a rich history, has captivated audiences for centuries. From the talented hands of Madame Suggia during the years 1920-1923 to the mesmerizing performances by Miss Beatrice Harrison, this instrument has been a source of inspiration and awe. In 1933, artist Augustus John beautifully captured the essence of the cello in his artwork. The painting showcased various musical instruments surrounding this enchanting piece, highlighting its significance in orchestral compositions. One cannot forget The Sharp Family's portrait from 1779-1781 by Johan Zoffany. This masterpiece immortalized their love for music as they gathered around their beloved cello, showcasing its importance within family bonds. Taking us to Margate Pier is Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra. Their melodious tunes resonated through the air as she skillfully played her cello, captivating listeners with every note. M Rostropovich's photograph reminds us of his virtuosity on this magnificent instrument. His talent transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on classical music history. Liszt conducting in Budapest brings forth images of grandeur and elegance. As he led an orchestra filled with cellos among other instruments, their harmonies created symphonic magic that transported audiences to another realm. A snapshot from Geneva showcases a passionate cellist pouring their heart into each stroke of the bow. In Switzerland's picturesque landscape, this musician perfectly embodies Europe's love affair with classical music. Traveling across continents to Cienfuegos in Cuba takes us to where a double bass rests against a wall. Its presence signifies not only its own unique sound but also how it complements the soulful melodies produced by cellos in Central America's vibrant musical scene. Visiting Beethoven's birthplace in Bonn evokes memories of his genius compositions brought to life through his mastery over many instruments including the cello. His music continues to inspire and move audiences worldwide.