Flute Collection (#5)

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)

Family scene, 1660-1679. Creator: Jan Steen
Family scene, 1660-1679

Pigeon-Shaped Flute, Mid-19th century. Creator: Ohara Mitsuhiro
Pigeon-Shaped Flute, Mid-19th century

Boy playing the Flute, early 1630s. Creator: Judith Leyster
Boy playing the Flute, early 1630s

Vanitas Still Life, 1646. Creator: Pieter Symonsz Potter
Vanitas Still Life, 1646

Board Partition with Musical Instruments. Trompe l'oeil, 1672. Creator: Franciscus Gysbrechts
Board Partition with Musical Instruments. Trompe l'oeil, 1672. Earlier ascribed to Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1625-1675)

A Nymph Dancing to a Shepherd's Flute, 1718. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
A Nymph Dancing to a Shepherd's Flute, 1718

Satyr, ca 1588. Creator: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Satyr, ca 1588. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Attributes of Music, 1765. Creator: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Siméon (1699-1779)
Attributes of Music, 1765. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Apollo and Marsyas (Apollo and Daphnis), c. 1497. Creator: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)
Apollo and Marsyas (Apollo and Daphnis), c. 1497. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

A Satyr, c.1630-c.1635. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
A Satyr, c.1630-c.1635. Other Title(s): Pan Tending his Flock

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Possibly Itsukushima Shinto Shrine

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1638. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1638. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Flute Player. Creator: Master WI
The Flute Player

Poesia (Poetry), probably c. 1470. Creator: Master of the S-Series Tarocchi
Poesia (Poetry), probably c. 1470

Four Soldiers, c. 1500. Creator: Master MZ
Four Soldiers, c. 1500

Mvsica (Music). Creator: Virgil Solis
Mvsica (Music)

A Pastoral Journey with a Boy Playing His Flute by a Tree, 1759. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
A Pastoral Journey with a Boy Playing His Flute by a Tree, 1759

A Woman with Two Children on Horseback, 1758/1759. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
A Woman with Two Children on Horseback, 1758/1759

Goats before Ruins and a Pyramid, c. 1650. Creator: Bernhard Zaech
Goats before Ruins and a Pyramid, c. 1650

Portrait of Ismael Morales, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ismael Morales, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Noro Morales, Ismael Morales, and Humberto López Morales, Glen Island Casino, N.Y
Portrait of Noro Morales, Ismael Morales, and Humberto L¾pez Morales, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Noro Morales, Ismael Morales, and Humberto López Morales, Glen Island Casino, N.Y
Portrait of Noro Morales, Ismael Morales, and Humberto L¾pez Morales, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Trompe l'oeil with Musical Instruments, 1672. Creator: Gijsbrechts, Franciscus (1649-after 1677)
Trompe l'oeil with Musical Instruments, 1672. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Trompe l'oeil with Violin, Music Book and Recorder, 1672. Creator: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l'oeil with Violin, Music Book and Recorder, 1672. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville : Musique, between 1889 and 1895. Creator: Albert Aublet
Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de l'Hotel de Ville : Musique, between 1889 and 1895. Sketch for the interior of the Hotel de Ville: Music. Putti playing, flute, cello

Two musicians, between 1735 and 1745. Creator: Unknown
Two musicians, between 1735 and 1745

Madonna and Child with two angels playing music, Between 1496 and 1498. Creator: Raffaellino del Garbo (1466-1524)
Madonna and Child with two angels playing music, Between 1496 and 1498. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Attributes of Music, 1767. Creator: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Siméon (1699-1779)
Attributes of Music, 1767. Private Collection

Musician Angels, 1672-1673. Creator: Gaulli (Il Baciccio), Giovanni Battista (1639-1709)
Musician Angels, 1672-1673. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Regular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Regular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Deuxième panneau sans texte : "La Musique". c1900. Creator: Jules Cheret
Deuxieme panneau sans texte : "La Musique". c1900. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Musicians, 1883. Creator: Albert Bartholomé
Musicians, 1883

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Zoar Flute Recorder, c. 1938. Creator: Jerry Guinta
Zoar Flute Recorder, c. 1938

Traveling musicians, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Classical Antiquities
Traveling musicians, 2nd-1st century BCE. Found in the collection of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

The Observatory, seen from Butte aux Cailles, c1710. Creator: Francisque Millet
The Observatory, seen from Butte aux Cailles, c1710

Marsyas and Apollo. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)
Marsyas and Apollo. Found in the collection of the Collezione di BPER Banca, Modena

Prodigal child among courtesans, c1530. Creator: Flemish School
Prodigal child among courtesans, c1530

Portrait of Henri-Gérard Fontallard playing the transverse flute, 1812. Creator: Jean-Francois Fontallard
Portrait of Henri-Gerard Fontallard playing the transverse flute, 1812

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Kakogawa Honzo in Komuso Attire in the Play Kanadehon... c. 1783. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Kakogawa Honzo in Komuso Attire in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1783, Japan, c. 1783

Musical instruments and statuette, c. 1660. Creator: Baschenis, Evaristo (1617-1677)
Musical instruments and statuette, c. 1660. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Musical instruments and green marquee, c. 1670. Creator: Baschenis, Evaristo (1617-1677)
Musical instruments and green marquee, c. 1670. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Bacchanal, c.1550. Creator: Giulio Sanuto
Bacchanal, c.1550

Hour of the Horse [12 am], Shrine Maiden (Uma no koku, miko), from the series "Custo... c. 1798/99
Hour of the Horse [12 am], Shrine Maiden (Uma no koku, miko), from the series "Customs of Beauties Around the Clock" ("Fuzoku bijin tokei"), Japan, c. 1798/99

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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.