Lutenist Collection (#9)

LONGHI: FAMILY CONCERT. Canvas, mid-18th century, by Pietro Longhi

MINSTREL, 1492. A minstrel leads the procession to the garden. Woodcut from the edition of Giovanni Boccaccios Decamerone printed at Venice, Italy, in 1492

CONCERT, c1500. Woodcut from Luigi Pulcis Driadeo d Amore, Venice, c1500

HANS JUDENKUNIG, 1523. The lutanist Hans Judenkunig (at left) accompanied by a violinist. Woodcut, Vienna, 1523

MINSTREL, 16th CENTURY. A minstrel performing a song on the lute. Woodcut, German, early 16th century

MINSTREL, c1520. A minstrel performing a song on the lute. Woodcut, German, c1520

LUTE PLAYER, 19th CENTURY. Original cabinet photograph, American, late 19th century

ZUCCARELLI: MUSICIANS. Musicians and Children on a Terrace. Oil by Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-1788)

BOCCACCIOs DECAMERON. The Procession to the Garden (left panel) and the Narrators of the Tale. Woodcut from the edition of Giovanni Boccaccios Decameron printed at Venice in 1492

MUSICAL TRIO, 1568. A lutenist, trombonist, and harpist. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

LUTE MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

ARCHLUTE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

LONG LUTE, 1723. The long lute, a string instrument used in Turkish, Persian, Arabian, and Indian music. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

WOMAN PLAYING THE LUTE. Wood engraving

WOMAN TUNING A LUTE. Line engraving after a painting by Caspar Netscher (1639-84)

LUTE PLAYER, 1839. Colored engraving by N. X. Willemin from A. A. Pottiers Monuments français in
LUTE PLAYER, 1839. Colored engraving by N.X. Willemin from A.A. Pottiers Monuments français in

SHEPHERD. Etching and engraving, English, c1800, after Thomas Kirk (c1765-1797)

TITIAN (1477-1576). Italian painter. A dinner at the house of Titian. Line engraving, 19th century

ANCIENT EGYPT: MUSIC. Girl playing the lute. Line engraving, 19th century, after a tomb painting, Thebes, New Kingdom

LUTE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

MINSTREL, 19th CENTURY. Steel engraving, American 19th century

HYMEN AND CUPID. Etching-and-engraving, 19th century

JACOB de GHEYN: THE MASKS. The Masks II. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn (1565-1629)

ALLEGORY OF VENUS, 1496. Personification of Venus, planet of love, gaiety and music. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, Troyes, France, 1496

VIENNA: PESTS?ULE. A view of the Pestsaule (Plague Column) in Vienna, Austria
VIENNA: PESTSÄULE. A view of the Pestsäule (Plague Column) in Vienna, Austria, erected by Emperor Leopold I in the late 17th century in memory of the citys plague victims. Photographed c1974

MUSICIANS. Illumination from the Olomouc Bible, 1417, Czechoslovakia

CARAVAGGIO: LUTEPLAYER. Oil on canvas, 1596

CARAVAGGIO: LUTEPLAYER. Oil on canvas, 1594

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"Lutenist: A Melodic Journey Through Art" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the lutenist, as depicted by renowned artists throughout history. From Dante Gabriel Rossetti's "A Christmas Carol" to Jan Vermeer's "Young Woman with a Lute, " these captivating artworks transport us to different eras and evoke the timeless beauty of this musical instrument. Frans Hals' "Boy with a Lute" captures the innocence and talent of a young musician, while Michelangelo Caravaggio's "The Musicians" showcases a group harmonizing their melodies. In Bouguereau's "Song of the Angels, " heavenly beings serenade us with celestial tunes, filling our hearts with joy. Travel back in time to the Upper Rhenish Master's "The little Garden of Paradise, " where an ethereal scene unfolds amidst lush greenery. Jacques Gaultier, portrayed in Lievens' painting, epitomizes both composer and lutenist, his passion for music radiating from every stroke. Step into the realm of Commedia dell Arte through Pantalone's performance; his skillful strumming brings laughter and entertainment to all who witness it. The Assumption of Virgin Mary takes on new meaning when accompanied by Gabriel's busts, creating an atmosphere that transcends earthly boundaries. Caravaggio once again captivates us with his portrayal of a lute-player lost in reverie. Marion Delorme, immortalized in copper engraving from the 17th century, exudes grace as she holds her beloved instrument close. Jan Vermeer invites us into an intimate moment between a young woman and her lute; her delicate fingers pluck at its strings as she becomes one with her music. Finally, Dante Gabriel Rossetti paints "The Bower Meadow, " where nature intertwines seamlessly with melodic sounds emanating from unseen hands.