Viol Collection (#3)

Still life with portrait of King Louis XIV (1638-1715) surrounded by musical instruments
XIR167871 Still life with portrait of King Louis XIV (1638-1715) surrounded by musical instruments, flowers and fruit, 1672 (oil on canvas) by Garnier

Ms 19 fd2 Historiated initial B depicting King David, from the Marchiennes
XIR162699 Ms 19 fd2 Historiated initial B depicting King David, from the Marchiennes Psalter (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Douai

Theatrical Scene (pen & ink and sanguine on paper)
XIR161956 Theatrical Scene (pen & ink and sanguine on paper) by Gillot, Claude (1673-1722); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Musicians at Wadley House, detail from The Life and Death of Sir Henry Unton (1557-96), c
BAL106910 Musicians at Wadley House, detail from The Life and Death of Sir Henry Unton (1557-96), c.1596 (oil on panel) (see also 99909) by English School, (16th century); National Portrait Gallery

Rehearsal of an Opera, c. 1709 (oil on canvas)
XYC146927 Rehearsal of an Opera, c.1709 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Marco (1676-1730); 46.25x57.75 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

MARIN MARAIS (1656-1728). French composer, playing the basse de viol. Painting by Andre Bouys, 1704

VIOL PLAYER, 16th CENTURY. German woodcut by Tobias Stimmer (1539-1584)

Silhouette of Street Musicians - Geneva, Switzerland
Silhouette of Street Musicians (Harpist and viol player) - Geneva, Switzerland. A street dog seems to be enjoying their performance! Date: circa 1910s

The Two Lovers. On the bank beside the man is an instgrument of the viol family. 16th century woodcut

Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard Treble Violin, 5: Tenor Violin, 6: Bass Viol, 7: Trumscheit, 8: Scheidtholst

German musicians playing on stringed instruments of the violin family from a pocket violin, centre, to a bass viol. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1535-1591)

Anne Henriette de France (1727 - 1752). Twin

VIOLA D AMORE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CELLIST, 1883. Dutch cellist Joseph Hollman (1852-1927) playing a nocturne. Wood engraving, English, 1883

DOUBLE-BASS VIOL, 1723. A double-bass viol, correctly shown with six pegs but only four strings. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

Duet for viol and flute - The siren of the stage
Two musicians decorate sheet music for flute and viol. The lyrics warn against the seductive charms of ladies with beautiful singing voices

The Music Party - after Titian
The Music Party. A teacher guides a boy singing from some sheet music. Date: 16th century

Music at home - 17th century musical gathering
A trio of musicians sing and play together, whilst a fourth listens in at the door. A seated man plays the viol de gamba, while two others sing along. Date: Early 1600s

Old String Instruments
1 & 2 - Pocket Violins; 3 - Treble Violin; 4 - Standard Treble Violin; 5 - Tenor Violin; 6 - Bass Viol; 7 - Trumscheit; 8 - Scheidtholst

TRIO, 1678
A singer is accompanied by viol and clavichord

Music in a Garden
A Dutchman and his lady friend make sweet music together - she lays down her viol while he plays the lute, and he has other instruments with which to entertain her

Two 16th Century Players
Two English performers - one on the flute, his companion on the viol

French Street Music
Musicians in the streets of Paris - one plays a viol, one a corne-muse (bagpipes), the third a flute

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"Exploring the Melodies of Viol: A Journey through Art and Music" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of viol, a captivating musical instrument that has inspired artists throughout history. From the Renaissance to the Romantic era, this 150-caption takes you on a visual and auditory voyage. Let's begin with "Mary, Queen of Heaven, " an exquisite oil painting from the late 15th century. In this masterpiece by an unknown artist, Mary is depicted holding a double-bass viol, symbolizing her divine connection to music and harmony. Moving forward in time, we encounter Arnold van Westerhout's copper engraving from 1723. This detailed artwork showcases a magnificent double-bass viol, beautifully crafted with intricate designs. The delicate engravings capture both the elegance and power of this instrument. In "A Concert of Angels, " an oil painting detail captures celestial beings playing viols amongst heavenly clouds. Their ethereal melodies transport us to another realm where music becomes a spiritual experience. Bernard Picart's "The Bass Viol Player" transports us back to early 18th-century France. The artist skillfully portrays a musician passionately playing his bass viol while surrounded by lush scenery. His devotion to his craft is palpable as he creates harmonies that resonate deep within our souls. Traveling further back in time, we witness Queen Elizabeth dancing with the Earl of Leicester in 1581. As they gracefully move across the dance floor accompanied by viols' gentle sounds, their elegant movements mirror the gracefulness of these instruments themselves. "The Finding of Moses" presents yet another depiction featuring viols amidst biblical scenes—a testament to their enduring presence throughout different historical contexts. Renaissance-style angels adorned with viols showcase how these instruments were not only appreciated by mortals but also revered among heavenly beings for their ability to create celestial melodies that uplifted spirits beyond earthly realms.