Flute Collection (#40)

Still Life with Fruit (oil on canvas)
BAL74589 Still Life with Fruit (oil on canvas) by Beyeren, Abraham Hendricksz van (1620/1-91); 125.7x108 cm; Michaelis Collection, Cape Town, South Africa; Dutch, out of copyright

Attributed to Johannes Vermeer, Dutch (1632-1675), Girl with a Flute, probably 1665-1670, oil on panel

The Concert (see also 51374)
XAM66124 The Concert (see also 51374) by Master of Female Half Lengths (c.1490-c.1540); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Descent from the cross and Lamentation of Christ in a landscape, from the Jacopo
XIR482091 Descent from the cross and Lamentation of Christ in a landscape, from the Jacopo Bellinis Album of drawings (pen & ink on vellum) (b/w photo) by Bellini

Going to Bury Fair, 1750 (engraving)
XJF477746 Going to Bury Fair, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling to Bury St)

Still Life with a Violin (oil on canvas)
XIR47627 Still Life with a Violin (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Musical section of the Algerian infantrymen parading at the review of the 14th July
XIR414873 Musical section of the Algerian infantrymen parading at the review of the 14th July, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, Annunciation to Joachim, c. 1445 (oil on poplar panel)
XIR414533 Cycle of the Life of the Virgin, Annunciation to Joachim, c.1445 (oil on poplar panel) (b/w photo) by Giovanni Francesco da Rimini (c.1420-70); 59.3x29.8 cm; Louvre, Paris

Serenading (oil on canvas)
XIR392248 Serenading (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Nativity, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
XBP391851 Nativity, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; American, out of copyright

The Music Room at Versailles, 1696 (engraving)
XIR383141 The Music Room at Versailles, 1696 (engraving) by Trouvain, Antoine (1656-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: le Salon de musique; quatrieme chambre des appartements de la reine; L)

L Aperitif Concert, Rue Dorsel
BAL37422 L Aperitif Concert, Rue Dorsel by Maurin, Charles (1856-1914); Private Collection; Waterhouse & Dodd, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Musicians (oil on panel)
BAL359439 The Musicians (oil on panel) by Leyster, Judith (1600-60); 34.3x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Celebrating the wine harvest in Alsace, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346340 Celebrating the wine harvest in Alsace, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 1st October 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Dinner, the count of monte christo alexandre Dumas, 1844, historical novel, adventure fiction, romance novel, fiction, wine, wineglass, alcohol, alcoholic, liszt gourmet archive, 19th century

Lady playing a spinet and a flautist (oil on canvas)
XPH330605 Lady playing a spinet and a flautist (oil on canvas) by Pesne, Antoine (1683-1747); Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg

Andre Cardinal Destouches, engraved from a medal of 1732, c. 1750 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR326104 Andre Cardinal Destouches, engraved from a medal of 1732, c.1750 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Crepy, Louis (b.c.1680); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Musicians Table, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
XIR32148 The Musicians Table, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Roland de la Porte, Henri (1724-93); Musee Municipal, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

Boat Trip in Rheinsberg (oil on canvas)
XPH312437 Boat Trip in Rheinsberg (oil on canvas) by Oer, Theobald Reinhold von (1807-85); Staatliche Schlosser und Garten, Potsdam

Four angels playing instruments (fresco) (detail, see also 65890)
XIR65889 Four angels playing instruments (fresco) (detail, see also 65890) by Carlos, Taborda Vlame Frey, (fl.1517-40); National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal; Dutch, out of copyright

Pamina! You re here! Good God!, Act II, from The Magic Flute
XPH73659 " Pamina! You re here! Good God!", Act II, from The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (coloured engraving) by Schaffer, Joseph & Peter (fl)

The Muses, Clio, Euterpe and Thalia, c. 1652-55 (oil on panel)
XIR71569 The Muses, Clio, Euterpe and Thalia, c.1652-55 (oil on panel) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 130x138 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Man Holding a Wine Glass
BAL42385 Portrait of a Man Holding a Wine Glass by Bijlert or Bylert, Jan van (1603-71); 22.2x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Perfect Harmony (oil on canvas)
XCF285190 Perfect Harmony (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (after); 27.3x22.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel) (detail of 122676)
BAL267602 The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel) (detail of 122676) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 207x209.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

The Hungarian Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, illustration
XIR267142 The Hungarian Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th March 1900 (colour litho) by Meaulle

Clarendon Dix, 1795 (oil on canvas)
XMV2639940 Clarendon Dix, 1795 (oil on canvas) by The Beardsley Limner (fl.1785-1805); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarendon Dix (1779-1811)); American, out of copyright

Backwater with a flute, Reinier Nooms, 1650 - 1664

Shepherd with dog on a hill, playing on a flute, the flock of sheep in the foreground, print maker: Paulus Potter, Dating 1644

Wooded landscape with a seated shepherd and a boy playing on a flute, print maker: Philips Augustijn Immenraet (mentioned on object), Dating 1637 - 1679

The One-Eyed Flautist, 1566 (oil on panel)
XIR26225 The One-Eyed Flautist, 1566 (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); 62x50 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Apollo and the Shepherd Daphnis?, c. 1490-1500 (oil on panel)
XIR24914 Apollo and the Shepherd Daphnis?, c.1490-1500 (oil on panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); 39x29 cm; Louvre-Lens, France; (add.info.: or Marsyas?); Italian, out of copyright

Musical Duel between Apollo and Marsyas (oil on canvas)
XIR241501 Musical Duel between Apollo and Marsyas (oil on canvas) by Novelli, Pietro Antonio (1729-1804); 154x198 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Three Angel Musicians (pen & ink and red chalk on paper)
XIR226579 Three Angel Musicians (pen & ink and red chalk on paper) by Franceschini, Baldassare (1611-89); 22.4x35 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; Italian, out of copyright

Allegory of the Vices, 1529-30 (tempera on canvas)
XIR223217 Allegory of the Vices, 1529-30 (tempera on canvas) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534); 148x88 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

A Flautist, detail from a screen (oil on canvas)
XIR216456 A Flautist, detail from a screen (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec

Music (oil on canvas)
XIR206934 Music (oil on canvas) by Courtin, Jacques Francois (1672-1752); Musee Dobree, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

Musicians (oil on panel)
XIR206454 Musicians (oil on panel) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533) (attr. to); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Flemish, out of copyright

Musician, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR242751 Musician, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Allegory of Music, ms Francais 143 fol. 65v from Le Livre des Echecs Amoureux
XIR203387 Allegory of Music, ms Francais 143 fol.65v from Le Livre des Echecs Amoureux MoralisA©s by Evrart de Conty c.1500 (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Concert (oil on canvas)
XIR203224 The Concert (oil on canvas) by Bijlert or Bylert, Jan van (1603-71); 103x144 cm; Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw, Poland; Dutch, out of copyright

A Shepherd (oil on canvas)
XIR201695 A Shepherd (oil on canvas) by Frangipane, Niccolo (fl.1563-97); Musee Leblanc-Duvernoy, Auxerre, France; Italian, out of copyright

Louis du Bouchet (1645-1716) Marquis de Sourches and his Family, 1750 (oil on canvas)
XIR19837 Louis du Bouchet (1645-1716) Marquis de Sourches and his Family, 1750 (oil on canvas) by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); 324x284 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French

Cows, Anonymous, Herman van Swanevelt, 1636 - 1705

Landscape with Peasants, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
XIR18980 Landscape with Peasants, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Le Nain, Louis (1593-1648); 46.5x57 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Paysans dans un Paysage; ); French

Shepherd sits on a rock and plays the flute, a shepherdess spinning, goats and cows are around the couple, print maker: Jurriaan Cootwijck, Dating 1724 - 1798

The Old Couple (oil on canvas)
XIR182564 The Old Couple (oil on canvas) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85) (school of); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Vienne, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Design for an automaton, from Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices
XIR182452 Design for an automaton, from Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by Al-Djazari, 1206 (vellum) by Islamic School, (13th century); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

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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.