Lyre Collection (page 6)

Louis XVI gilded bronze firedogs preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Sculpture Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Figurines of musicians, taken from Egina and later to Tanagro, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Statuette Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Achilles and Chirone: mural displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Apollo Musagete, marble, Ancient Art, Sala delle Muse, The Pio-Clementino Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, The Pio-Clementino Museum

Dante Alighieri, statue by Paolo Emilio Demi, located in a niche of the portico in the Piazzale degli Uffizi, Florence Florence Piazzale degli Uffizi Statue Nineteenth-Twenty century

Orpheus Charming the Animals with His Music, 1610 (oil on oak)
7800157 Orpheus Charming the Animals with His Music, 1610 (oil on oak) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); 51.9 x 66.5 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Wall painting of Orpheus with lyre from the viridarium (garden) of the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller
FLO4686859 Wall painting of Orpheus with lyre from the viridarium (garden) of the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. He is surrounded by animals including a lion, cougar, boar, stag, rabbit

Allegory of the Arts, 1740 (oil on canvas)
7762075 Allegory of the Arts, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 175.4 x 138 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Portrait of the poet and politician Maurice Couyba (1866-1931) (Maurice Boukay) - Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1874-1931)
JAB5037380 Portrait of the poet and politician Maurice Couyba (1866-1931) (Maurice Boukay) - Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1874-1931) draws from " FANTASIO" 1911 by Barrere

Poetry, 1879 (oil on panel)
NGW184291 Poetry, 1879 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 35.5x23 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Apollon playing lyre or cithar, Rome, 1st century (fresco)
PCT4293306 Apollon playing lyre or cithar, Rome, 1st century (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); The Palatine, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Apollo citharede)

The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas)
NGW184271 The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 114.5x168 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Apollo and Marsyas, 1879 (oil on canvas)
NGW184256 Apollo and Marsyas, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); 106.5x170 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Greek poet Sapho (Sappho) playing lyre and two of her companions Painting by Jacques Louis Grandin (1780)
JLJ4672453 Greek poet Sapho (Sappho) playing lyre and two of her companions Painting by Jacques Louis Grandin (1780-?) 1808 Paris, Musee Marmottan by Grandin

Sappho (oil on canvas) c. 1910
PNH350787 Sappho (oil on canvas) c. 1910 by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 108x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek lyric poet)

Ivory bindings of the Dagulf Psalter: David, Saint Jerome
JLJ4580876 Ivory bindings of the Dagulf Psalter: David, Saint Jerome. It was commissioned by Charlemagne to the scribe Dagul (or Dagulfe) for Pope Adrien I. End of the 8th century

Roman musical instruments
Bronze ring with bells 1, sistrum (triangle) and timpani (cymbals) used by Bacchantes from the Museum of Portici 2, bell (tintinnabulum) 3 and stick A, pipes from the Villa Albani 4

Dublin Philharmonic Society Badge inscribed James Murray, 1784 (metal)
2959943 Dublin Philharmonic Society Badge inscribed James Murray, 1784 (metal) by Irish School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Serenity, illustration for Book VI of the Aeneid (oil on canvas)
XIR349819 Serenity, illustration for Book VI of the Aeneid (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serenite: Virgile, L Eneide)

Egypt, 1912. Artist: Georges Barbier
Egypt, 1912. Pochoir print from The Art of Perfume by Georges Barbier

The Lamb, holding the book of the Seven Seals, adored by the Elders, 14th-15th century. Revelations 5. V6-14. Panel 7 of the Altarpiece of the Apocalypse

Christ as Apollo or Orpheus with his lyre taming the animals, 4th century. Greek Byzantine scuplture, at Byzantium Museum, Athens

A Sacrifice to Apollo, 1672. Creator: Zacharias Webber
A Sacrifice to Apollo, 1672

Lyre, Cygne (Swan), Lizard, Fox

White Star Line - cover design, Music booklet
White Star Line - cover design of 16-page booklet of music used on board White Star Liners, dated January 1930. Date: 1930

Lorelei artistic studio photograph
Lorelei, artistic studio photograph, of model wearing diaphanous fabric, and holding a lyre. Lorelei is a legendary character originating in Germany

George Frederick Handel by Roubillac
George Frederick Handel, composer, sculpture by Roubillac

Greek art. Tomb of the Diver. 5th century BC. Symposium, nor
Greek art. Tomb of the Diver. 5th century BC. Using a true fresco technique. Symposium, north wall. National Museum of Paestum. Italy

John Keats Grave Graves Death Burial Headstone
john, keats, grave, graves, death, burial, headstone, headstones, lyre, palette, english, poet, poetry, romantic, literature, art, artist, friend, friends, friendship, joseph, severn, protestant

Adam and Eve led out of Paradise by Death, who plays on a vielle or beggar's lyre.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Merry Company Before an Inn, 1646 (oil on canvas)
3057910 Merry Company Before an Inn, 1646 (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); 53x75 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Poet's Inspiration, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Mariano Rossi
Arkhangelsk Cathedral Museum, Moscow, Russia (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Hermaphroditus, fragment (fresco)
3930109 Hermaphroditus, fragment (fresco) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Greek Theatre from a series on the History of Theatre for the ceiling of the Burgtheater
XAM74825 The Greek Theatre from a series on the History of Theatre for the ceiling of the Burgtheater by Matsch, Franz von (1861-1942); Burgtheater, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: by Franz von Matsch)

Apollo playing the cithar, early 2nd century AD (marble)
7146884 Apollo playing the cithar, early 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Apollo playing the cithar, early 2nd century AD)

The Tersicore, 1811 (marble)
7294372 The Tersicore, 1811 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: La Tersicore, 1811, Antonio Canova, marble, fondazione Magnani Rocca, Parma)

Music and poetry, 1707-13 circa, (painting)
7128878 Music and poetry, 1707-13 circa, (painting) by Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Music and poetry, 1707-13 circa, Sebastiano Conca, Spada gallery)

The Castalians, 1905 (oil on card)
7146603 The Castalians, 1905 (oil on card) by De Carolis, Adolfo (1874-1928); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: The Castalians (le Castalidi)

Orpheus (oil on canvas)
XIR234109 Orpheus (oil on canvas) by Savinio, Alberto (Chirico, Andrea de) (1891-1952); Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France

Apollo Kitharoidos, Ludovisi collection (marble)
3042817 Apollo Kitharoidos, Ludovisi collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Tersicore, 1811 (marble)
7294382 The Tersicore, 1811 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: La Tersicore, 1811, Antonio Canova, marble, fondazione Magnani Rocca, Parma)

Teasing nymph (colour litho)
7186142 Teasing nymph (colour litho) by Kleophrades Painter (Epiktetos II) (fl.500-475 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teasing nymph, ancient Greek red-figure vase painting)

Incendie de Rome, Great fire of Rome (postcard)
3434343 Incendie de Rome, Great fire of Rome (postcard) by Styka, Jan (1858-1925); (add.info.: Rome Antique. Coll. Part. History. Ancient Rome)

Orpheus and the Animals (oil on canvas)
471438 Orpheus and the Animals (oil on canvas) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); 84x139 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Poet, 1896 (oil on canvas)
7305605 The Poet, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 67x47 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-98))

Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble)
7308563 Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble) by Rousselet, Jean (1656-1693); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Poetry and music celebrating the glory of King Louis XIV)

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The lyre, a timeless symbol of music and poetry, has captivated artists and musicians throughout history. From its depiction on the Illustrated London News Christmas number cover in 1904 to The Bard immortalizing it in his oil painting from c. 1817, the lyre's enchanting melodies have resonated across centuries. In the celestial realm, the Cygnus and Lyra constellations pay homage to this ancient instrument. As stars twinkle in harmony, they echo the harmonious chords produced by skilled hands strumming a lyre's strings. Musical Instruments of 1883 showcases various renditions of this captivating instrument - each with its unique charm and allure. Blunt / Cygnus & Lyra / Pl32 captures its elegance as part of an exquisite costume design for 1815-1820. Even literary giants like Dr Johnson found solace in its melodic embrace while reading Oval. Orpheus himself wielded a lyre so masterfully that even nature danced to his tunes; John Charles Dollman's Orpheus and His Lute beautifully portrays this mythological tale from late 19th-early 20th century (1914). Ancient artifacts further testify to the enduring legacy of the lyre. Apollo offering a libation to the raven on a kylix dating back to the 5th century BC transports us back in time when this instrument was revered as divine inspiration. A marble sculpture of Pothos from the 2nd century AD reminds us that love can be expressed through lyrical melodies. The world of theater also embraced this enchanting instrument; Design for Gilbert and Sullivan's A Dream of Patience incorporates it into their whimsical production, adding an ethereal touch to their storytelling. Lastly, a mosaic depicting Orpheus at Miletus displayed at Berlin's Pergamon Museum serves as a testament to how artistry transcends boundaries and connects civilizations.