Double Flute Collection

Euterpe (Euterpe XVIII), ca. 1465-67. Creator: Master of the E-Series Tarocchi
Euterpe (Euterpe XVIII), ca. 1465-67

Idyll: a naked youth seated outdoors on a plinth playing a double flute, a goat on the gro... 1865
Idyll: a naked youth seated outdoors on a plinth playing a double flute, a goat on the ground before him, 1865

Euterpe (wax plaque)
Ma112535 Euterpe (wax plaque) by Casella, Bertha Gabriella (called Ella) (1853-1946); 19.1x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bas-relief of coloured wax)

Group from an ancient Greek vase (engraving)
980543 Group from an ancient Greek vase (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group from an ancient Greek vase)

Attic black-figure oinochoe decorated with a scene of a drinking party with dancers
AMQ103332 Attic black-figure oinochoe decorated with a scene of a drinking party with dancers and a woman playing a reed instrument (ceramic) by Amasis Painter (fl.c.560-515 BC); height

Black-figure amphora depicting Dionysus and Ariadne Banqueting, Greek, 530-520 BC (clay)
FIT111274 Black-figure amphora depicting Dionysus and Ariadne Banqueting, Greek, 530-520 BC (clay) by Lysippides Painter (fl.530-510 BC) (manner of); height: 30.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Greek Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris
XIR267147 The Greek Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 6th May 1900 (colour litho) by French School

View of the back wall, Tomb of the Baron, c. 500 BC (wall painting)
XIR407471 View of the back wall, Tomb of the Baron, c.500 BC (wall painting) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: General view of the wall of the bottom)

Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone)
XIR159253 Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Attic red-figure krater depicting Nike and three figures wearing laurel crowns (pottery)
AMQ103378 Attic red-figure krater depicting Nike and three figures wearing laurel crowns (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek

Euterpe, c. 1465 (engraving heightened with gold)
883698 Euterpe, c.1465 (engraving heightened with gold) by Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (fl.c.1465); 17.9x10 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Etruscan musicians, copy of a 5th century BC fresco in the Tomb of the Leopard at
XND76027 Etruscan musicians, copy of a 5th century BC fresco in the Tomb of the Leopard at Tarquinia (fresco) by Etruscan; Private Collection; out of copyright

Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) (see also 159253) (b / w photo)
XIR287611 Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) (see also 159253) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, 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

Attic red-figure cup depicting Dionysos bringing Hephaestus back to Mount Olympus, c
698898 Attic red-figure cup depicting Dionysos bringing Hephaestus back to Mount Olympus, c.480 BC (pottery) (b/w photo) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); 12x31 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Man and child before the dead Heroisee, from the Tomb of the Baron, c
XIR407470 Man and child before the dead Heroisee, from the Tomb of the Baron, c.500 BC (wall painting) (for detail see 407469) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Tarquinia, Lazio

Scene of Dionysian Mysteries (detail of 242795) (stucco) (b / w photo)
ALI242796 Scene of Dionysian Mysteries (detail of 242795) (stucco) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

The Street Musicians of Cairo (w / c on paper)
RWS137259 The Street Musicians of Cairo (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; German, out of copyright

The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail) (see 175762)
BEN175770 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

Nymphs Bathing, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99
STC194685 Nymphs Bathing, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Triumph of Assyrian Kings (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035718 Triumph of Assyrian Kings (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

An aulos player. Altar of Aphrodite, so-called Ludovisi Throne, Left-hand panel, ca 430 BC. Found in the collection of Museo Nazionale Romano

Double flute and nine-hole syrinx flute, 11th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 11th century manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Muse pedestal standing frontal view holding double flute
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Idyll, youth, seated, outdoors, plinth, playing, double flute
Drawings and Prints, Print, Idyll: a naked youth seated outdoors on a plinth playing a double flute, a goat on the ground before him, Artist, Mariano Fortuny, 1838-1874, Fortuny, Mariano, Spanish

Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, detail of the musicians, c
XIR430531 Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, detail of the musicians, c.1634-38 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo

Two horses and a a musician, from the Tomb of the Giustiniani, mid 5th century BC
XIR386276 Two horses and a a musician, from the Tomb of the Giustiniani, mid 5th century BC (wall painting) by Etruscan, (5th century BC); Monterozzi Necropolis, Tarquinia

The Dance of a Nymph and a Satyr (oil on canvas)
XIR184086 The Dance of a Nymph and a Satyr (oil on canvas) by Ubelesqui, Alexandre (1649-1718); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; (add.info.: La Danse d une Nymphe et d un Satyre; ); French

Detail of musicians from the Life of St. Martin, c. 1326 (fresco)
XIR182642 Detail of musicians from the Life of St. Martin, c.1326 (fresco) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); San Francesco, Lower Church, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: detail of scene depicting St)

The Judgement of Midas (oil on canvas)
XIR169560 The Judgement of Midas (oil on canvas) by Schiavone, Andrea (Meldolla) (fl.1527/30-63); Galleria dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Iraq, Nimrud, Detail, Ivory pyx representing a procession of musicians 8th Century B.C. UK, London, British Museum, Phoenician art

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"Melodies of the Past: Exploring the Enchanting Double Flute" Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time as we delve into the world of the double flute. This ancient musical instrument has left its mark on history, resonating with both gods and mortals alike. Step back to 1865, where Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo's masterpiece, "Idyll, " transports us to an idyllic scene. Picture a naked youth seated outdoors on a plinth, his nimble fingers skillfully playing the enchanting melodies that emanate from his double flute. A goat grazes nearby, seemingly entranced by the ethereal music. Euterpe, one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology and patroness of music and lyric poetry, is immortalized in a wax plaque. Her divine presence reminds us of the significance bestowed upon this instrument throughout history. The echoes continue with an engraving depicting a group from an ancient Greek vase engaged in lively revelry at a drinking party. The rhythmic tunes of the double flute accompany their joyous dance moves as they celebrate life's pleasures. Travel further back to 530-520 BC when Dionysus and Ariadne indulged in banqueting depicted on a black-figure amphora. Amidst their merriment, it is no surprise that the intoxicating sounds of this dual-piped instrument filled their festive gathering. Fast forward to 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition where visitors marveled at The Greek Pavilion's grandeur. Within its walls stood artifacts adorned with scenes illustrating musicians playing double flutes—testimony to its enduring popularity across centuries. Venture into ancient tombs like that of Tomb Baron circa 500 BC adorned with wall paintings showcasing intricate details such as preparations for sacrifices accompanied by musicians wielding these magical instruments. Intriguing reliefs carved onto stone reveal glimpses into rituals steeped in tradition.