Lutanist Collection (#7)

The Navitity, c1470, (1911). Artist: Piero della Francesca
The Navitity, c1470. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From A History of Painting Vol. 1 by Haldane MacFall [T.C. and E.C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911.]

Venetian woodcut, c1500 (1964). An illustration from Luigi Pulcis Driadeo d Amore. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964

Grace Hawthorne, American actress, 1888. Artist: Ernest Barraud
Grace Hawthorne, American actress, 1888. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume XI, January to June, 1888, Strand Publishing Company, London, 1888

San Giobbe Altarpiece, c1478 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
San Giobbe Altarpiece, c1478 (1870). Found in the collection of the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Who is Silvia?, 1895. Shakespeares songs; from The Two Gentlemen of Verona Act IV scene I. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1895

A guitarist, a lutenist and a trombone player, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
A guitarist, a lutenist and a trombone player, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Charles Mouton, (c1626-1710). French lutenist and lute composer, (1909). Artist: Gerard Edelinck
Charles Mouton, (c1626-1710). French lutenist and lute composer. (1909). By Gerard Edelinck (c1640-1707) after Francois de Troy (1645-1730). From The Connoisseur, Vol

Personification of music, with the auxiliaries, the poet and musicians, 1508, (1870). Facsimile of a wood engraving from the Margarita Philosophica Nova

Musicians, c. 1623. Artist: Grebber, Pieter Fransz de (c. 1600-1652 / 3)
Musicians, c.1623. Found in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

A Concert, c. 1525. Artist: Italian master
A Concert, c. 1525. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Pastoral Concert, c. 1510. Artist: Giorgione (1476-1510)
Pastoral Concert, c. 1510. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

A Concert, c. 1490. Artist: Costa, Lorenzo (1460-1535)
A Concert, c. 1490. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still life with Musical Instruments, Books and Sculpture, c. 1650. Artist: Baschenis, Evaristo (1617-1677)
Still life with Musical Instruments, Books and Sculpture, c. 1650. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Three Music Making Angels, before 1720. Artist: Procaccini, Andrea (1671-1734)
Three Music Making Angels, before 1720. Found in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum

An Angel in Red with a Lute, c. 1490-1499. Artist: De Predis, Giovanni Ambrogio (1455-1509)
An Angel in Red with a Lute, c. 1490-1499. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Musical Angel, 1521. Artist: Rosso Fiorentino (1495-1540)
Musical Angel, 1521. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The Luteplayer. Artist: Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (1665-1747)
The Luteplayer. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod

Portrait of the Lute Player Giulio Mascheroni, ca 1594. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Portrait of the Lute Player Giulio Mascheroni, ca 1594. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Still Life with Musical Instruments and Books, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Bettera, Bartolomeo (1639-c. 1688)
Still Life with Musical Instruments and Books, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Two demons, fettered, 15th century. Artist: Iranian master
Two demons, fettered, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

A Woman playing a Theorbo to Two Men, ca 1668. Artist: Ter Borch, Gerard, the Younger (1617-1681)
A Woman playing a Theorbo to Two Men, ca 1668. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Woman singing and a Man with a Cittern, ca. 1665-1667. Artist: Schalcken, Godfried Cornelisz (1643-1706)
A Woman singing and a Man with a Cittern, ca. 1665-1667. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A View of Delft, with a Musical Instrument Sellers Stall, 1652. Artist: Fabritius, Carel (1622-1654)
A View of Delft, with a Musical Instrument Sellers Stall, 1652. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Self-Portrait playing the Lute, ca 1665. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
Self-Portrait playing the Lute, ca 1665. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Lute Player, 1661. Artist: Sorgh, Hendrik Maertensz (c. 1610-1670)
The Lute Player, 1661. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Lute Player, 1622. Artist: Baburen, Dirck (Theodor), van (1595-1624)
The Lute Player, 1622. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht

The Ambassadors (Detail), 1533. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
The Ambassadors (Detail), 1533. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Ricordo di Tivoli, 1866-1867. Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
Ricordo di Tivoli, 1866-1867. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Feast of the Gods. Artist: Rottenhammer, Johann (Hans), the Elder (1564-1625)
The Feast of the Gods. Found in the collection of the Villa Margherita, Bordighera

Peasants making Music in an Inn, c. 1635. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Peasants making Music in an Inn, c. 1635. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Concert, 1626. Artist: Hendrick ter Brugghen
Concert, 1626. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Chernigov, Ukraine

Merry Company, 17th century. Artist: Jacob Duck
Merry Company, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russian

Singers Competition, late 18th or 19th century. Artist: Heinrich Anton Dahling
Singers Competition, late 18th or 19th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Luteplayer, 1624. Artist: Gerrit van Honthorst
The Luteplayer, 1624. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Musical Evening, early 17th century. Artist: Master of Haarlem
Musical Evening, early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Il Ballo ( The Dance ), 1790. Artist: Giuseppe Piattoli
Il Ballo ( The Dance ), 1790. From a private collection

Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
Chatelar Playing the Lute to Mary Queen of Scots, 1560s, (1860). Pierre de Bocosel de Chastelard (1540-1562) was in love with Mary

English wall painting of a lady with a lute, 17th century
English wall painting of a lady with a lute, from the V&As collection, 17th century

Self Portrait with a Cittern, 1674. Artist: Mieris, Frans van, the Elder (1635-1681)
Self Portrait with a Cittern, 1674. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Concert, late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Francesco Rustici
Concert, late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

Roman relief of a girl with a lute, 1st century
Roman relief of a girl with a lute from Merida, Spain, 1st century

Lute Player, 1624. Artist: Gerrit van Honthorst
Lute Player, 1624. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Dancing Party, 17th century
BAL17269 Dancing Party, 17th century by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Wassenaar, Netherlands); Dutch, out of copyright

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"Lutanist: A Melodic Journey through Art" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of music as we explore the captivating presence of lutanists throughout art history. From the iconic works of renowned artists to lesser-known gems, these depictions offer a glimpse into the timeless allure of this ancient instrument. In Dante Gabriel Rossetti's "A Christmas Carol, " a lutanist takes center stage, serenading us with his delicate melodies amidst a festive ambiance. Frans Hals' "Boy with a Lute" captures youthful innocence and budding talent, while Michelangelo Caravaggio's "The Musicians" portrays an intimate gathering where lutes accompany harmonious voices. Bouguereau's masterpiece, "Song of the Angels, " transports us to celestial realms where heavenly beings play their celestial lutes. The Upper Rhenish Master's "The Little Garden of Paradise" invites us to revel in its ethereal beauty, accompanied by gentle sounds emanating from unseen hands. Jan Lievens' portrait immortalizes Jacques Gaultier, a celebrated composer and lutenist whose skill resonates through time. Meanwhile, Caravaggio returns with his evocative piece titled "Lute-Player, " capturing both the concentration and passion that define this musical craft. Jan Vermeer's exquisite painting presents a young woman delicately strumming her lute—a moment frozen in time that speaks volumes about love and longing. Dante Gabriel Rossetti once again enchants us with his work titled "The Bower Meadow, " where nature intertwines seamlessly with music. Johann Georg Platzer's intricate still life showcases various instruments including the lute—an ode to craftsmanship and artistic expression. Lastly, Titian mesmerizes us with his portrayal of Venus alongside a skilled lutenist—a scene brimming with sensuality and grace. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries, we witness how the humble yet powerful lute has captivated the hearts of artists and audiences alike.