Flute Collection (#4)

Letter C representing a mother playing flute and her daughter dancing. Alphabet (Abeecedaire)
DUV4199691 Letter C representing a mother playing flute and her daughter dancing. Alphabet (Abeecedaire) specially published for the Louit Chocolate by Louis Freres et Cie

Letter M: Forward the Music! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century
DUV4207568 Letter M: Forward the Music! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Letter M: Forward the Music! Letter N: No, you won't get my little ship! Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207556 Letter M: Forward the Music! Letter N: No, you won't get my little ship! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages

Greek mythology: Euterpe, muse of music, with the instrument of his invention l'aulos (the double flute)
FLO4679764 Greek mythology: Euterpe, muse of music, with the instrument of his invention l'aulos (the double flute) - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Le mystere de la vengeance de Notre Seigneur (Story of the Vengeance of our Lord)
542934 Le mystere de la vengeance de Notre Seigneur (Story of the Vengeance of our Lord, Jesus Christ) medieval French mystery play based around the destruction of Jerusalem during the Jewish War of

Representation of musical instruments (organ and flute), with a chorus that sings alongside
529825 Representation of musical instruments (organ and flute), with a chorus that sings alongside. 16th century (German woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

English Period Costumes: A Gentleman, Nineteenth Century (colour litho)
8668196 English Period Costumes: A Gentleman, Nineteenth Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gentleman, Nineteenth Century)

Komuso (Komusou), monks begging Zen Buddhism - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981954 Komuso (Komusou), monks begging Zen Buddhism - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Komuso (Komusou), monks begging Zen Buddhism - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Le Diable de Papefiguieres - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4934680 Le Diable de Papefiguieres - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

The Sleeping Shepherd, c. 1750 (oil on wood)
8794445 The Sleeping Shepherd, c. 1750 (oil on wood) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chartres, France; (add.info.: Painting by Francois Boucher); Photo © Fine Art Images

Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906
LUX4780181 Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria)

The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie. In " The Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert", 1772
FAT4300741 The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie. In " The Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert", 1772.; (add.info.: The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie)

Set design for Mozart's Magic Flute, 1863 (illustration)
544222 Set design for Mozart's Magic Flute, 1863 (illustration); (add.info.: ('Die Zauberflote'), opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Mercury and Argus, c.1710. Creator: De Ferrari, Gregorio (1647-1726)
Mercury and Argus, c.1710. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

The serenade, c.1875. Creator: Spitzweg, Carl (1808-1885)
The serenade, c.1875. Private Collection

Still life with musical instruments and sheets music, First Half of 17th cen.. Creator: Benedetti, Andrea (c. 1615-c)
Still life with musical instruments and sheets music, First Half of 17th cen.. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Francesco Antonio Uttini (1723-1795), 1780. Creator: Wertmüller, Adolf Ulrik (1751-1811)
Portrait of the composer Francesco Antonio Uttini (1723-1795), 1780. Private Collection

Mary with child surrounded by angels playing music, Early16th cen.. Creator
Mary with child surrounded by angels playing music, Early16th cen.. Private Collection

Still life with violin and roses
Andrey Morozov

who is the master
Ayoze Hernández Tirado

A Violinist and a Flutist Playing Music together (The Musicians), 1755. Creator: Julius Quinkhard
A Violinist and a Flutist Playing Music together (The Musicians), 1755

Krishna and the Cowherds, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Cowherds, mid 19th century

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gentil-homme Ioüant de la... between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gentil-homme Iouant de la Flute d'Allemagne, between circa 1678 and circa 1693

Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight, 1883

Lahula Ragaputra, Son of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1685-c1690. Creator: Unknown
Lahula Ragaputra, Son of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1685 and c1690

Krishna Serenading Radha, between c1730 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Serenading Radha, between c1730 and c1750

Performers at the Villa of Belgatchia, Calcutta, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Performers at the Villa of Belgatchia, Calcutta, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Among the feats...was the ingenious musician, Baboo Rally Prosonno Bannerjee

Merry Company, c1630. Creator: Jan van Bijlert
Merry Company, c1630

The Concert at Tre Byttor (The Three Barrels tavern in Stockholm's Djurgården Park)... 1860
The Concert at Tre Byttor (The Three Barrels tavern in Stockholm's Djurgarden Park). Scene from Fredman's Epistle 51, Movitz blaste en Concert ("Movitz blew a concert"), 1860

Group of Musicians, 1784. Creator: Giovanni Battista Cecchi
Group of Musicians, 1784

Figure studies with horses and chariots, 1832-1880. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
Figure studies with horses and chariots, 1832-1880

Shepherd Playing the Pipe. Creator: Unknown
Shepherd Playing the Pipe, Unknown date. Manner of Salvator Rosa

Old Satyr Holding a Flute, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Old Satyr Holding a Flute, early-mid 17th century

Gustavian Style Interior with a Musical Party, 1779. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Gustavian Style Interior with a Musical Party, 1779

Ladies and Gentlemen Making Music in The Open Air. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
Ladies and Gentlemen Making Music in The Open Air, Unknown date

Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight on an Open Moor, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight on an Open Moor, 1888. From One Hundred Aspects of the Moon

Krishna, the Divine Flutist, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna, the Divine Flutist, 15th century

Yang Guifei, circa 1820-1830. Creator: Gakutei
Yang Guifei, circa 1820-1830

Ushiwaka Playing a Flute, c1830. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Ushiwaka Playing a Flute, c1830

Euterpe, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Euterpe, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 6

Silenus, c.1883; cast c.1901. Creator: Charles Henry Niehaus
Silenus, c.1883; cast c.1901

L'Ariette, 1874. Creator: Félicien Rops
L'Ariette, 1874

The Principal View of the Large and Small Cascades at Tivoli, n.d. Creator: Friedrich Wilhelm Gmelin
The Principal View of the Large and Small Cascades at Tivoli, n.d

A Male Model Playing Flute, 1826 -1827. Creator: Constantin Hansen
A Male Model Playing Flute, 1826 -1827

Apollo Teaching Music to the Graces, 16th century. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Apollo Teaching Music to the Graces, 16th century

Rembrandt as a Shepherd with a Staff and Flute, c.1636. Creator: Govaert Flinck
Rembrandt as a Shepherd with a Staff and Flute, c.1636

Shepherd Playing the Flute, and Four Shepherdesses, 1632. Creator: Gerrit van Honthorst
Shepherd Playing the Flute, and Four Shepherdesses, 1632. Other Title(s): Shepherd Playing the Flute, and four Nymphs

Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus). Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus)

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"The Enchanting Melodies of the Flute: A Journey Across Cultures and Time" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the flute, an instrument that transcends boundaries and resonates with diverse cultures. From ancient Hindu mythology to modern-day Europe, this small yet powerful instrument has left its mark on history. In India, a picture of Hindu gods Krishna and Rada comes alive as their divine love story unfolds through the enchanting tunes of the flute. The Jolly Joker playing card adds a touch of whimsy to this musical journey, reminding us that music is often accompanied by laughter and joy. Travel eastward to Japan, where Komuso Buddhist monks donning straw hats play haunting melodies on bamboo flutes. Their meditative tunes transport listeners to a realm of tranquility and introspection. Step into 16th-century Europe with "The Ambassadors, " an oil painting that captures two men surrounded by various objects including a beautifully crafted flute. This artwork reminds us how music was cherished during Renaissance times as both an art form and a symbol of refinement. Venture further into exotic lands as you witness a snake charmer coaxing serpentine movements from his flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing snake emerges from its basket. This scene showcases how music can captivate not only human hearts but also nature itself. Explore China's rich musical heritage with instruments like ti-tzu, so-na, yueh-ch'in, la-pa - all variations of flutes that have been played for centuries. These traditional Chinese instruments evoke emotions ranging from melancholy to jubilation. Enter the realm of fantasy with Louis Wain's illustration featuring a mischievous mouse accompanying a talented feline flutist. This whimsical depiction reminds us that music has no bounds or limitations when it comes to imagination. Delve into Greek mythology where Marsyas teaches Olympus how to play the flute; here we see how this humble instrument can bridge the gap between mortal and divine, bringing harmony to both worlds.