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Playing An Instrument Collection (#4)

"Capturing the Soul of Music: A Journey Through Time and Melody" In Ronnie Scotts, London, 1994

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)

The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)
The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Jesse lies sleeping on the grass in a walled courtyard. A tree growing out of his side is populated with Christ's ancestors and is crowned with the Virgin and Child

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus). Creator: Abraham Bloemaert

Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus). Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus)

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A Musical Family, 1905. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn

A Musical Family, 1905. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
A Musical Family, 1905

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Concert in the Ruins, late 17th-mid-18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Concert in the Ruins, late 17th-mid-18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Concert in the Ruins, late 17th-mid-18th century

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Ecstasy of Saint Francis, c1615. Creator: Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli

The Ecstasy of Saint Francis, c1615. Creator: Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli
The Ecstasy of Saint Francis, c1615. Saint Francis Comforted by an Angel

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Three musicians / Three ladies playing music

Three musicians / Three ladies playing music, c1530. Three female Musicians playing the poem Jouissance vous donneray by Clement Marot, music by Claudin de Sermisy

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Interior with man playing violin

Interior with man playing violin, sleeping woman and dancing dog, 1616-1686

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Interior with musicians, 1723-1760. Creator: Nicolaas Aartman

Interior with musicians, 1723-1760. Creator: Nicolaas Aartman
Interior with musicians, 1723-1760

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Musicians, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500. Creator: Unknown

Musicians, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Musicians, 200 B.C.-A.D. 500

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Woman Playing the Virginal, c.1637. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer

Woman Playing the Virginal, c.1637. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
Woman Playing the Virginal, c.1637

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Tavern Scene, 1639. Creator: Dirck Hals

Tavern Scene, 1639. Creator: Dirck Hals
Tavern Scene, 1639

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Family scene, 1660-1679. Creator: Jan Steen

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

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Merry Family, 1668. Creator: Jan Steen

The Merry Family, 1668. Creator: Jan Steen
The Merry Family, 1668. Young and old are having a wonderful time: mother and grandmother are singing, the children are playing music and smoking, and father raises his glass

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Dancing Faun, 1781. Creator: Paolo Spinazzi

Dancing Faun, 1781. Creator: Paolo Spinazzi
Dancing Faun, 1781

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: U.S.S. New York, evening amusements, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart

U.S.S. New York, evening amusements, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. New York, evening amusements, between 1893 and 1901

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Map of Brabant, 1635. Creator: Michael van Langren

Map of Brabant, 1635. Creator: Michael van Langren
Map of Brabant, 1635. Prima pars Brabantiae cuius caput Lovanivm'. Top right: a coat of arms; bottom right: title in a cartouche with King David playing the harp

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Lady Drummer, c.1890-c.1910. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels

The Lady Drummer, c.1890-c.1910. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
The Lady Drummer, c.1890-c.1910

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar

Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. An unmarried young woman plays harpsichord while her mother is knitting next to her

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Duet, 1830-1850. Creator: Charles van Beveren

The Duet, 1830-1850. Creator: Charles van Beveren
The Duet, 1830-1850

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A Lady Playing the Harp, c1700. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder

A Lady Playing the Harp, c1700. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
A Lady Playing the Harp, c1700

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Man from the Island of Sérifos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Man from the Island of Sérifos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Island of Serifos, 1700-1737

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: David and Saul, 1885. Creator: Julius Kronberg

David and Saul, 1885. Creator: Julius Kronberg
David and Saul, 1885

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Boy playing the Flute, early 1630s. Creator: Judith Leyster

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

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Dervishes Sharing a Meal, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Dervishes Sharing a Meal, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Dervishes Sharing a Meal, c.1720-c.1737

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Cartoon of Jacob Broekhoven, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon

Cartoon of Jacob Broekhoven, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Jacob Broekhoven, 1710-1720. Jacob Broekhoven was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Fox with orange breeches, cloak, bonnet with orange plume, in wreath of grape vines

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Lute Player, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Jan van Bijlert

The Lute Player, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Jan van Bijlert
The Lute Player, c.1630-c.1640

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: 'The Piper (Shepherd Scene with Shawm Player)

"The Piper (Shepherd Scene with Shawm Player)
"The Piper (Shepherd Scene with Shawm Player, 1646

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Wayside Cafe, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Wayside Cafe, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Wayside Cafe, 1857. Scene in the Middle East. Here we meet with a group of guardians belonging to the establishment at Gaza, enjoying themselves at a wayside coffee-house (caffenee)

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Merry Company, 1629. Creator: Isaac Elias

Merry Company, 1629. Creator: Isaac Elias
Merry Company, 1629. Other Title(s): A Festive Company; A Party

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Un Monsieur tenant à prouver qu'il peut... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Un Monsieur tenant à prouver qu'il peut... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Monsieur tenant a prouver qu'il peut... 19th century. Musical Sketches - A gentleman keen to prove that he can sing and play the piano

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: An Outdoor Party, c.1620-c.1630. Creator: Dirck Hals

An Outdoor Party, c.1620-c.1630. Creator: Dirck Hals
An Outdoor Party, c.1620-c.1630

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Chinoiserie with a woman playing the mouth organ

Chinoiserie with a woman playing the mouth organ, from Suite de Figures Chinoises...Tire du Cabinet de Mr. d'Azaincourt (Series of Chinoiserie Figures...From the Chambers of Mr)

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Chinoiserie with a woman playing a gong

Chinoiserie with a woman playing a gong, from Suite de Figures Chinoises...Tire du Cabinet de Mr. d'Azaincourt (Series of Chinoiserie Figures...From the Chambers of Mr. d'Azaincourt), 1755-76

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Summer, afternoon and sky; the four seasons

Summer, afternoon and sky; the four seasons, times of day and elements, 1797

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Nativity, c.1550-c.1600. Creator: Jheronimus Bosch (manner of)

Nativity, c.1550-c.1600. Creator: Jheronimus Bosch (manner of)
Nativity, c.1550-c.1600. Other Title(s): The Adoration of the Child

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Dance in a Cottage, 1699. Creator: Richard Brakenburgh

Dance in a Cottage, 1699. Creator: Richard Brakenburgh
Dance in a Cottage, 1699

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Musical Company, 1620-1750. Creator: Unknown

Musical Company, 1620-1750. Creator: Unknown
Musical Company, 1620-1750

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Company Making Music. Creator: Pieter Codde

Company Making Music. Creator: Pieter Codde
Company Making Music, unknown date

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Guard mount, Fort Oglethorpe, Chicamauga [i

Guard mount, Fort Oglethorpe, Chicamauga [i.e. Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military] Park, Ga. between 1900 and 1910

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Gravity. Interior, 1890. Creator: Peter Alfred Schou

Gravity. Interior, 1890. Creator: Peter Alfred Schou
Gravity. Interior, 1890

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Convivial Scene in a Peasant's Cottage, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom

Convivial Scene in a Peasant's Cottage, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Convivial Scene in a Peasant's Cottage, c18th century

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Edvard Grieg accompanying his Wife, 1898. Creator: Peder Severin Kroyer

Edvard Grieg accompanying his Wife, 1898. Creator: Peder Severin Kroyer
Edvard Grieg accompanying his Wife, 1898

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A Musical Party. Creator: Paul la Tarte

A Musical Party. Creator: Paul la Tarte
A Musical Party, unknown date

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Street musicians at the Pantheon, 1840. Creator: Olaf Johan Sodermark

Street musicians at the Pantheon, 1840. Creator: Olaf Johan Sodermark
Street musicians at the Pantheon, 1840

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Serenade, 1629. Creator: Judith Leyster

The Serenade, 1629. Creator: Judith Leyster
The Serenade, 1629. Other Title(s): A Lute Player, known as The Serenade

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Forest Landscape with a Shepherd Boy and Cattle, 1856. Creator: Nils Andersson

Forest Landscape with a Shepherd Boy and Cattle, 1856. Creator: Nils Andersson
Forest Landscape with a Shepherd Boy and Cattle, 1856

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: At the Piano, 1890. Creator: Vilhelmina Carlson

At the Piano, 1890. Creator: Vilhelmina Carlson
At the Piano, 1890

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Pastoral show on a river, 1655. Creator: Gesina ter Borch

Pastoral show on a river, 1655. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Pastoral show on a river, 1655

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Cheerful company at an inn, 1661-1693. Creator: Gerrit Grasdorp

Cheerful company at an inn, 1661-1693. Creator: Gerrit Grasdorp
Cheerful company at an inn, 1661-1693. Note man vomiting, left

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Group of people listening to children playing music, c.1880-c.1910. Creator: Anon

Group of people listening to children playing music, c.1880-c.1910. Creator: Anon
Group of people listening to children playing music, c.1880-c.1910. A group of four women, two boys and a girl stands for a boy with an accordion and a girl with a tambourine

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Peace Urging the Churches to be Tolerant, 1600-1624. Creator: Anon

Peace Urging the Churches to be Tolerant, 1600-1624. Creator: Anon
Peace Urging the Churches to be Tolerant, 1600-1624

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Peasant Family Singing, 1640-1677. Creator: Pieter Jacobsz. Duyfhuijsen

Peasant Family Singing, 1640-1677. Creator: Pieter Jacobsz. Duyfhuijsen
Peasant Family Singing, 1640-1677. Woman working while family members make music

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Blondel and Richard Coeur de Lion, 1826. Creator: Mary Trevor

Blondel and Richard Coeur de Lion, 1826. Creator: Mary Trevor
Blondel and Richard Coeur de Lion, 1826

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: True lovers of the muse, c1902. Creator: William H. Jackson

True lovers of the muse, c1902. Creator: William H. Jackson
True lovers of the muse, c1902

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Evening, 1803/05. Creator: Phillip Otto Runge

Evening, 1803/05. Creator: Phillip Otto Runge
Evening, 1803/05

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A Violin Player, 1654-1684. Creators: Gaspar Netscher, Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingeland

A Violin Player, 1654-1684. Creators: Gaspar Netscher, Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingeland
A Violin Player, 1654-1684

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: David, 1899. Creator: Jozef Israels

David, 1899. Creator: Jozef Israels
David, 1899

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Music Making Couple, 1470/80. Creator: Monogrammist b. g

The Music Making Couple, 1470/80. Creator: Monogrammist b. g
The Music Making Couple, 1470/80

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Contest between Apollo and Pan, c.1600-c.1615. Creator: Hendrik de Clerck

The Contest between Apollo and Pan, c.1600-c.1615. Creator: Hendrik de Clerck
The Contest between Apollo and Pan, c.1600-c.1615. Other Title(s): The Contest between Apollo and Marsyas

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Bagpipe Music and Singing. The Five Senses: The Sense of Hearing

Bagpipe Music and Singing. The Five Senses: The Sense of Hearing, 1637-1656

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A Musical Party, c.1635-c.1645. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne

A Musical Party, c.1635-c.1645. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
A Musical Party, c.1635-c.1645

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A Musical Company, 1730-1757. Creator: Melchior Brassauw

A Musical Company, 1730-1757. Creator: Melchior Brassauw
A Musical Company, 1730-1757

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Portrait of a man playing a virginal, 1554-1570. Creator: Francesco Traballesi

Portrait of a man playing a virginal, 1554-1570. Creator: Francesco Traballesi
Portrait of a man playing a virginal, 1554-1570. Other Title(s): Man Playing the Clavichord

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Lutenist, 1661. Creator: Hendrik Martensz. Sorgh

The Lutenist, 1661. Creator: Hendrik Martensz. Sorgh
The Lutenist, 1661. Other Title(s): Lute Player

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Arcadian landscape with musicians and dancing shepherds, 1771. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen

Arcadian landscape with musicians and dancing shepherds, 1771. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Arcadian landscape with musicians and dancing shepherds, 1771

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A Nymph Dancing to a Shepherd's Flute, 1718. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff

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

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Midsummer's Eve in Norway, 1886. Creator: Christian Skredsvig

Midsummer's Eve in Norway, 1886. Creator: Christian Skredsvig
Midsummer's Eve in Norway, 1886

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Children Teaching a Cat to Dance

Children Teaching a Cat to Dance, Known as The Dancing Lesson, 1660-1679

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Figures before a Village Inn, 1642. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven

Figures before a Village Inn, 1642. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
Figures before a Village Inn, 1642. Other Title(s): A company of country folk

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The artist's father-in-law Professor Hans Matthison-Hansen

The artist's father-in-law Professor Hans Matthison-Hansen, court organist at Roskilde, 1872

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Creator: Cornelis Dusart

Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Feast day of St Martin: woman playing a hurdy-gurdy and boy playing the flute. Note child on hobby-horse

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Family Group near a Harpsichord, 1739. Creator: Cornelis Troost

Family Group near a Harpsichord, 1739. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Family Group near a Harpsichord, 1739. The child on the left is sitting in a wheeled chair

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Egg Dance, 1552. Creator: Pieter Aertsen

The Egg Dance, 1552. Creator: Pieter Aertsen
The Egg Dance, 1552. Traditional Easter game in which eggs are laid on the floor and the participants must dance among them, damaging as few as possible

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A travelling showman presents a musical menagerie, 1826-1864. Creator: Sophus Schack

A travelling showman presents a musical menagerie, 1826-1864. Creator: Sophus Schack
A travelling showman presents a musical menagerie, 1826-1864

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: A Satyr, c.1630-c.1635. Creator: Jacob Jordaens

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

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins

The Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1593-1623. Attributed to Hieronymus Francken II (1578-1623)

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Creator: Unknown

The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Creator: Unknown
The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Other Title(s): The Fool. Copy after Frans Hals

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

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

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

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

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Un monsieur tenant a prouver qu'il peut... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Un monsieur tenant a prouver qu'il peut... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un monsieur tenant a prouver qu'il peut... 19th century. Musical sketches - A gentleman keen to prove that he can

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Mr. Tosha [sic] Seidel, portrait photograph, 1918 May 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mr. Tosha [sic] Seidel, portrait photograph, 1918 May 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Toscha Seidel, portrait photograph, 1918 May 13. Russian violinist

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Mr. Tosha [sic] Seidel and an unidentified woman

Mr. Tosha [sic] Seidel and an unidentified woman
Mr. Toscha Seidel and an unidentified woman, portrait photograph, 1918 May 13. Russian violinist

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Neighborhood Music School pupil, 1925 Aug. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Neighborhood Music School pupil, 1925 Aug. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Neighborhood Music School pupil, 1925 Aug. 11. Address: 238 E. 105th St. New York City

Background imagePlaying An Instrument Collection: Man Playing a Lute [recto]. Creator: Matteo Rosselli

Man Playing a Lute [recto]. Creator: Matteo Rosselli
Man Playing a Lute [recto]




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"Capturing the Soul of Music: A Journey Through Time and Melody" In Ronnie Scotts, London, 1994, artist Brian O'Connor immortalizes the passion and skill of musicians as they harmonize with their instruments. The vibrant energy emanating from the stage transports us to a world where music becomes an extension of our very being. Pat Martino's performance in 2009, captured by Alan John Ainsworth, showcases the profound connection between musician and instrument. Each note reverberates through his guitar strings, creating a symphony that resonates deep within our souls. Traveling back to Christmas Eve c1915, Stanhope A Forbes paints a heartwarming scene where music unites loved ones during times of joy and celebration. The melodies fill the air with warmth and nostalgia as families gather around pianos or violins to create cherished memories. McCoy Tyner's mesmerizing performance at Newport Jazz Festival in July 1978 captivates audiences with his mastery over the piano keys. Ayresome Park in Middlesbrough becomes a sanctuary for jazz enthusiasts who lose themselves in Tyner's spellbinding improvisations. "The Gordon Highlanders, " painted by an unknown artist in 1939, depicts Piper Findlater winning the V. C. At Dargai in 1897. His bagpipes become more than just an instrument; they embody courage and resilience as he leads his comrades into battle with unwavering determination. The Band of Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour rehearsals symbolizes tradition and honor. Their synchronized movements echo through London streets while their instruments evoke pride among onlookers witnessing this grand display. Johan Zoffany's masterpiece "The Sharp Family" captures a moment frozen in time - a family united by their love for music-making. In this enchanting painting from 1779-1781 (1942), we witness how music transcends generations, bringing joy and harmony to every member of the family.

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