Cithare Collection

Apollo playing the Cithare (Apollo citharede). Trompe l'oeil fresco. Anonymous
VEN5027644 Apollo playing the Cithare (Apollo citharede). Trompe l'oeil fresco. Anonymous. Palazzo Ferrari, Piacenza (Piacenza).; (add.info.: Apollo playing the Cithare (Apollo citharede)

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

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

David guerissant Saul grace a la musique de la cythare - Codex de San Gregorio di Nazianza (Nazianzeno)
GIA5036510 David guerissant Saul grace a la musique de la cythare - Codex de San Gregorio di Nazianza (Nazianzeno)(Saint Gregoire de Nazianze) - Manuscrit grec du 9eme siecle; (add.info)

Page of musical notation with historiated initial, from the Squarcialupi Codex
XZL151155 Page of musical notation with historiated initial, from the Squarcialupi Codex, produced at the Florentine monastery of S

La lecon de musique Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) 18th century Sun. 0, 89x0, 9 m
JLJ4642388 La lecon de musique Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) 18th century Sun. 0, 89x0, 9 m. by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); Louvre, Paris

The five senses young women in a landscape with banquet (taste), music (hear)
JLJ4593654 The five senses young women in a landscape with banquet (taste), music (hear), mirror (view), bouquet of flowers (smell) and caress (touch). Detail

No. 1011 Study for The Bower Meadow, c. 1872 (coloured chalks on paper
FIT77514 No. 1011 Study for The Bower Meadow, c.1872 (coloured chalks on paper) (see also 62974) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 79.7x67.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Two plates with a selection of Chinese musical instruments (coloured engraving)
CHT176859 Two plates with a selection of Chinese musical instruments (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Concert, c. AD 30-40 (fresco)
XIR155312 Concert, c. AD 30-40 (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

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

The five senses young women in a landscape with banquet (taste), music (hear)
JLJ4593649 The five senses young women in a landscape with banquet (taste), music (hear), mirror (view), bouquet of flowers (smell) and caress (touch)

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

d Guard with a Zither Player in an Interior
CH36641 d Guard with a Zither Player in an Interior by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Virgin Surrounded by Angels (tempera & gold on panel)
MMT238223 Virgin Surrounded by Angels (tempera & gold on panel) by Bartolo di Fredi, also Manfredi de Battilori (1330-1410); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Angels playing musical instruments, detail from a predella panel of an altarpiece
AII86911 Angels playing musical instruments, detail from a predella panel of an altarpiece, Florentine (panel) (detail of 79968) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Attic white-ground lekythos decorated with a woman playing a cithara (glazed terracotta)
AMQ103325 Attic white-ground lekythos decorated with a woman playing a cithara (glazed terracotta) by Achilles Painter, (fl.c.470-425 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Allegorie de la musique Painting by Laurent de La Hyre (ou de La Hire, 1606-1656)
JLJ4616335 Allegorie de la musique Painting by Laurent de La Hyre (ou de La Hire, 1606-1656), 1649 Sun. 1, 05 X 1, 44 m. New York

Young Woman Playing a Zither (oil on panel)
BAL98621 Young Woman Playing a Zither (oil on panel) by Ostersetzer, Carl (1850-1914); 20.7x26.3 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; German, out of copyright

The Zither Player
BAL32457 The Zither Player by Defregger, Franz von (1835-1921); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

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"Cithare: The Harmonious Melody of Art and Music" In the vast realm of artistic masterpieces, one cannot overlook the enchanting presence of the cithare. This ancient musical instrument has captivated hearts and souls throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on various forms of art. From Hieronymus Van Aeken's mesmerizing triptych "The Garden of Terrestrial Delices, " we are transported to a hellish scene where the cithare finds its place among otherworldly creatures. Its strings resonate with haunting melodies, evoking emotions that words fail to express. Traveling across continents, we encounter a Korean depiction by Hye-Wol during the Yi dynasty. Amidst a serene garden setting, music emanates from this delicate instrument as couples revel in its harmonious tunes. It symbolizes love and unity, transcending cultural boundaries. Delving into medieval times, we stumble upon a page from the Squarcialupi Codex—a treasure produced at S. Maria degli Angeli monastery in Florence. Here lies a testament to the timeless beauty of musical notation intertwined with intricate illustrations—an ode to both visual and auditory senses. Nicolas Lancret's painting "La lecon de musique" transports us to 18th-century France—a world filled with elegance and refinement. In this scene, music becomes an essential part of education as young women learn its secrets while surrounded by nature's splendor. Returning once more to celebrate our senses through artistry, we find ourselves amidst another banquet scene featuring young women reveling in taste and sound—the cithare being their melodic companion yet again. Venturing further into diverse cultures, Chinese engravings showcase an array of exotic instruments—each possessing unique characteristics that contribute to humanity's rich musical tapestry. These plates serve as windows into China's vibrant heritage and remind us how music unites people across borders.