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Italian Street Musicians - Victorian era public domain image

Italian Street Musicians - Victorian era public domain image

From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:.. Then there is something irresistible in the bright glitter of his eyes, in. his cheerful gait, and his fascinating manners; While English... More

Whistle in the Form of a Figure Playing Pipes

Whistle in the Form of a Figure Playing Pipes

A statue of a man with a beard, Andes, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A wooden object with a string around it

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A wooden object with ...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fragment of a bracelet (rattle)

Fragment of a bracelet (rattle)

Fragment van een eenvoudige ring-armband met een belletje. Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A woman playing a musical instrument in a room. Music woman gamelan, music.

A woman playing a musical instrument in a room. Music woman gamelan, m...

A woman playing a set of musical instruments / A woman playing the gong / Public domain stock photo.

Whistle in the Form of a Figure Wearing Large Headdress

Whistle in the Form of a Figure Wearing Large Headdress

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Andes, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Whistle in the Form of a Standing Figure

Whistle in the Form of a Standing Figure

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A piece of wood with a hole in it

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A piece of wood with ...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flute or Small Container with Painted Abstract Motif

Flute or Small Container with Painted Abstract Motif

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Whistle in the Form of a Bird - Public domain museum image. A bird shaped object sitting on top of a white surface

Whistle in the Form of a Bird - Public domain museum image. A bird sha...

A roman clay pipe with a woman's face, ca. 1st century ce - sands of time ancient art, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A piece of art that is sitting on a table

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A piece of art that i...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A bunch of drums that are sitting on a table. Drums hand drums musical instrument, music.

A bunch of drums that are sitting on a table. Drums hand drums musical...

A pile of african drums. A pile of african drums sitting next to each other public domain stock photo.

Ritual bell, Bronze, Chinese Collection Rijksmuseum.

Ritual bell, Bronze, Chinese Collection Rijksmuseum.

This bell once formed part of a large set attached to a wooden frame by their dragon handles. Two separate tones could be produced by striking the bell in two different places – in the middle and at an angle on... More

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A wooden flute with a string around it

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A wooden flute with a...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A long wooden object with holes in it

Flute, Peru, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A long wooden object ...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pre Columbian Pan Pipes, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A piece of red clay sitting on top of a table

Pre Columbian Pan Pipes, Nazca - Public domain museum image. A piece o...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Coiled Trumpet in the Form of a Snarling Feline Face

Coiled Trumpet in the Form of a Snarling Feline Face

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Andes, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Oval Flute Painted with Serpent and Abstract Star Motifs

Oval Flute Painted with Serpent and Abstract Star Motifs

A carved wooden egg shaped with a flower pattern, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Trumpet in the Form of a Musician Playing Pipes

Trumpet in the Form of a Musician Playing Pipes

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Andes, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rattle, Bronze, Chinese Collection Rijksmuseum.

Rattle, Bronze, Chinese Collection Rijksmuseum.

Armband met vier belletjes. Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Whistle in the Form of a Musician

Whistle in the Form of a Musician

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Nazca, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miniature Rattle in the Form of a Figure Wearing Headdress and Mask

Miniature Rattle in the Form of a Figure Wearing Headdress and Mask

A terracotta jar with a man's face, ca, South America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Whistle in the Form of the Head of a Jaguar

Whistle in the Form of the Head of a Jaguar

A small statue of a person on a white surface, South America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bronze bell, bronze sculpture, Asia

Bronze bell, bronze sculpture, Asia

Kleine bronzen bel. Public domain photograph of a small object, piece of jewelry, brooch, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rattle in the Form of a Mythological Figure

Rattle in the Form of a Mythological Figure

Public domain photo of Mesoamerican sculpture, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Whistle - Public domain museum image. A figurine of a bird on a white surface

Whistle - Public domain museum image. A figurine of a bird on a white ...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, South America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two Bells, bronze sculpture, Asia

Two Bells, bronze sculpture, Asia

These ritual bells were suspended from chains or in a frame, and rung by being struck with a stick. In Buddhist rituals they serve to attract believers’ attention, while in Hindu rituals they invite the presenc... More

Two Hand Bells, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal vase with a crown on top of it

Two Hand Bells, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal vase with...

The handbell, or ghanta, was sounded by priests during rituals. The cross with the flaming circle represents a cakra, a wheel that refers to the teachings of the Buddha. The top of the left bell is shaped like ... More

Finial of a monk’s staff and a bell

Finial of a monk’s staff and a bell

Sound is crucial to Buddhist ritual. It helps to attract the audience’s attention, concentrate the mind and purify the space. This finial once adorned a monk’s staff. The jangling of the rings signaled his pres... More

Ghanta, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal bell with a bird on top of it

Ghanta, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal bell with a bird ...

Bronzen sculptuur van een bel met geleed handvat en de top gevormd door lotuskussen waarop een vijfpuntige wajra.

Suspension Part for a Musical Instrument called "Gender"

Suspension Part for a Musical Instrument called "Gender"

A close up of a carved wood candle holder, Indonesia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bel, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal bell with a black base on a white background

Bel, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal bell with a black ba...

Olifanten- of koeienbel, brons, bekroond door lotuskussen met daarop rechtopstaande lotusbladen, om een cilinder gegroepeerd.

Handbell, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal bell with a bird on top of it

Handbell, bronze - Public domain museum image. A metal bell with a bir...

Priesterschel met naga-figuur als topstuk. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two Bells, bronze - Public domain museum image. A bronze bell with a statue on top of it

Two Bells, bronze - Public domain museum image. A bronze bell with a s...

These ritual bells were suspended from chains or in a frame, and rung by being struck with a stick. In Buddhist rituals they serve to attract believers’ attention, while in Hindu rituals they invite the presenc... More

Bell, bronze - Public domain museum image. A large bronze urn with a domed lid

Bell, bronze - Public domain museum image. A large bronze urn with a d...

Sound is crucial in Hindu Buddhist rituals. It attracts attention, fosters concentration, and purifies the environment. A loose ball inside the bell, standing on a triangular base, rings when it is moved.

Fragment of a handbell, bronze - Public domain museum image. A statue of a man holding a fish

Fragment of a handbell, bronze - Public domain museum image. A statue ...

Topstuk van een handbel in de vorm van een zittende man met opgetrokken, gekruiste benen. Zittend op rond onderstuk, waarvan rand gedecoreerd met vier floralistische motieven.

Hunting horn, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

Hunting horn, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum

This horn once hung with a similar one (now lost) in the middle of the Mariakerk, Utrecht. Both were given to the Bishop of Utrecht in 1095 but came from the abbey of Saint Hubert (patron saint of hunters) in t... More

Masked Figurine Holding a Drum, Possibly a Ocarina (Whistle)

Masked Figurine Holding a Drum, Possibly a Ocarina (Whistle)

Public domain photo of antique sculpture, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Photo of Rattle, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Rattle, bronze - Public domain dedication

Rinkelbel in de vorm van een demonenkop, gekenmerkt door een V-vormige opening aan de onderkant en een kleine lus boven op het hoofd.

Flute with Incised Geometric Motif and Mouth in the Form of a Human Head

Flute with Incised Geometric Motif and Mouth in the Form of a Human He...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Andes, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flute Incised with Geometric Design

Flute Incised with Geometric Design

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Whistle with an Iguana or Saurian Sculpted on its Surface

Whistle with an Iguana or Saurian Sculpted on its Surface

A statue of a man sitting on top of a vase, Colombia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flute with Incised Geometric Motif and Mouth in the Form of a Human Head

Flute with Incised Geometric Motif and Mouth in the Form of a Human He...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Andes, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Luidklok afkomstig van de kerk te Hekelingen. Aan de bovenzijde versierd met twee geprofileerde banden, waartussen de tekst XRIAN.ME. FECIT.Ao. DNI.M.CC.LXXX.V.MESE.JUNII. Op de onderrand is een medaillon met e... More

Two Hand Bells, bronze - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Two Hand Bells, bronze - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

The handbell, or ghanta, was sounded by priests during rituals. The cross with the flaming circle represents a cakra, a wheel that refers to the teachings of the Buddha. The top of the left bell is shaped like ... More

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Priesterschel, met linga als topstuk. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Veebel, met cilindervormige ring voor bevestigen van ketting. Onversierd. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Priesterschel met topstuk in de vorm van drietand, waarschijnlijk Shiwaitisch voorwerp.

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Priesterschel met topstuk in de vorm van linga. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Priesterschel met topstuk in de vorm van hellebaard. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Priesterschel met staande stier als topstuk. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Rinkelbel, rond met dikke rand om spleet. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Veebel van brons. Public domain photograph of metal museum object , free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Long Tube, Possbly for Lime, in the Form of an Animal

Long Tube, Possbly for Lime, in the Form of an Animal

Public domain photograph of 3d object, museum art piece, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Het met de sjablonen gevormde voorwerp bestaat uit de eigenlijke klok van het zogenaamde gotische model en de kroon. Deze wordt gevormd door zes armen, die aansluiten op de beugel in het midden. De klok is vers... More

Hans Sebald Beham - Satyr speelt op een lier

Hans Sebald Beham - Satyr speelt op een lier

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Organ from the Dutch Reformed Church at Scheemda with depiction of Jesse Tree

Organ from the Dutch Reformed Church at Scheemda with depiction of Jes...

Orgel van gepolychromeerd eikenhout uit de Nederlands Hervormde Kerk te Scheemda. De pijpenbundels zijn in zeven groepen verdeeld. Op de rechter deur aan de binnenzijde zijn voorstellingeen van De Geboorte en D... More

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Het voorwerp bestaat uit drie delen: de bronzen klokvormige schel met het handvat, het ijzeren oog, de ijzeren klepel. Op de onderste rand van de schel het opschrift SVVM CVIQVE PVLCHRUM 1544. De figuratie best... More

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Het voorwerp bestaat uit drie delen: de klokvormige schel met het handvat, het ijzeren oog en de ijzeren klepel. Op de onderste rand van de schel het opschrift: ME FECIT PER IOHAN DE FINE Ao 1544. Daarboven aan... More

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Het voorwerp bestaat uit drie delen: de bronzen klokvormige schel, het ijzeren oog, de ijzeren klepel. Op de onderste rand van de schel het opschrift GHEGOTEN INT IAER 1551. Daarboven de inscriptie AVE GRACIA P... More

Photo of Vessel flute - Public domain dedication

Photo of Vessel flute - Public domain dedication

Fluit in de vorm van een narrenkop van grijs steengoed. Om de kop een muts, die van boven puntig eindigt en van achteren van een verlengstuk is voorzien, waarin twee gaten. In de kop is eveneens een gaatje aang... More

Horn (end-blown horn), copper alloy

Horn (end-blown horn), copper alloy

Jachthoorn van koehoorn; op de ene zijde een meutejacht op een wild zwijn in een bos met op de achtergrond twee boerderijen; op de andere zijde centraal een omheining met daarin een leeuw; op de deur van de omh... More

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Bel van brons met ijzeren klepel en aan de bovenzijden een meegegoten ophanghaakje. De bel hoort vermoedelijk bij een uurwerk.

Photo of Flute - Public domain dedication

Photo of Flute - Public domain dedication

Dwarsfluit van beukenhout met vijf gaten en de resten van een zesde gat. Nabij het mondgat bevindt zich een zevende gat. De fluit is aan het uiteinde gebroken.

Personal effects - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Personal effects - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Each crewman had his own sea chest for his personal belongings. These wooden chests have since perished, only the locks and little keys remain. To kill time, the men made music and played sports. A drumstick an... More

Painting on a harpsichord lid with Bacchus and Cybele

Painting on a harpsichord lid with Bacchus and Cybele

Klavecimbelklep beschilderd met een landschap met Bacchus en Cybele. Cybele ligt links op de grond temidden van muziekinstrumenten, een slang om haar arm. Naast haar Bacchus met een kantharos in de handen.

Photo of Bass trombone - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bass trombone - Public domain dedication

In former times the trombone was used for music in the church, in processions, and in small orchestras. With its mellow sound, this instrument was especially used as a bass to support higher woodwinds, such as ... More

Lute, 16th century - Public domain  drawing

Lute, 16th century - Public domain drawing

Public domain scan of 17th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cornett - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Cornett - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Sopraanzink (ook wel cornetto genoemd) van fruithout overtrokken met leer. Het instrument heeft zes vingergaten aan de voor- en één duimgat aan de achterzijde. Rondom gedecoreerd met in het leer geperste bloeme... More

Shofar - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Shofar - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Sjofar in gebruik bij de Joodse eredienst , een (meestal) versierde ramshoorn. Deze hoorn is enkel iets bijgeschuurd, geelbruinig van kleur en in de vorm van een pijp.

Shofar - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Shofar - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Sjofar, bij de Joodse eredienst in gebruik, ook wel ramshoorn genoemd. Met ingegrift bloem- en bladmotieven en ajour versiering aan de buitenkromming. Langs de bekeropening een geometrisch motief. Inscriptie in... More

Photo of Cornetto - Public domain dedication

Photo of Cornetto - Public domain dedication

The cornetto is usually made of two glued wooden halves covered in leather. Similarly to the trumpet, it is played using a mouthpiece. Its sweet sound resembles the human voice. Between 1550 and 1650, the corne... More

Boatswain's call from the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Witte Leeuw

Boatswain's call from the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Witte Leeuw

Bootsmansfluitje uit V.O.C.-schip de 'Witte Leeuw'. Zilveren bootsmansfluitje of sifflet met draagketting. Deze bootsmansfluit werd als teken van waardigheid door officieren aan een lange koord om de hals gedragen.

Drum - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Drum - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Houten trom met op de voorzijde een versiering van koperen nagels.

Photo of Cornett - Public domain dedication

Photo of Cornett - Public domain dedication

Sopraanzink (ook wel cornetto genoemd) van fruithout overtrokken met leer. Het instrument heeft zeven vingergaten aan de voor- en één duimgat aan de achterzijde. Het onderste gedeelte is gemarkeerd met het merk... More

Amsterdam as the Centre of World Trade

Amsterdam as the Centre of World Trade

This painted harpsichord lid is literally bursting with ambition. Depicted at the left is Amsterdam, personified by the City Maid. The world lies at her feet: in the distance is the African Cape of Good Hope, a... More

Photo of Cither (Noordse balk) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Cither (Noordse balk) - Public domain dedication

Noordsche balk met drie snaren. Er ontbreken twee schroeven. Gedateerd: 1608.

Photo of Guitar case - Public domain dedication

Photo of Guitar case - Public domain dedication

Met rode leer overtrokken houten gitaarkist. Bovenop een gekroond wapen met drie lelies waaromheen de ordeband van St. Michael. Leer overal bestempeld met lelies afwisselend met kronen boven de letter L. Openin... More

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright ...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Photo of Trumpet (mouthpiece) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Trumpet (mouthpiece) - Public domain dedication

Mondstuk van een trompet uit V.O.C.-schip de 'Witte Leeuw'. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Painting on a virginal lid with an elegant party on a terrace of a Venetian-inspired setting

Painting on a virginal lid with an elegant party on a terrace of a Ven...

Elegant gezelschap op een terras van een lusthof. In het midden dansen drie paren op de muziek van een een groepje muzikanten. Rechts de aankomst van enkele personen in een gondel. Alles in een op Venetië geins... More

Lid of a harpsichord - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Lid of a harpsichord - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Feestmaal in de tuin van een kasteel aan de oever van een rivier. In het midden zit een gezelschap aan een lange gedekte tafel, enkele paren dansen op de muziek van groepje muzikanten (met luit, viool, fluit en... More

Photo of Harpsichord - Public domain dedication

Photo of Harpsichord - Public domain dedication

This exceptionally small harpsichord sounds a fifth above normal pitch and is the only one of its kind to have survived. The Flemish Ruckers family, perhaps the most famous harpsichord makers of all time, produ... More

Archlute (liuto attiorbato) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Archlute (liuto attiorbato) - Public domain dedication museum photo

Archlutes were very popular in Europe in the 17th century. Made in Venice by the German luthier Matteo Sellas, this is one of his many beautifully-decorated instruments made of ivory and ebony. In contrast to a... More

Hendrick Goltzius - Harpsichord

Hendrick Goltzius - Harpsichord

Klavecimbel met dubbel klavier. De binnenkant van het deksel is versierd met twee originele schilderijen die de strijd tussen Apollo en Pan weergeven op basis van Het oordeel van Midas van Hendrick Goltzius (15... More

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright ...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Painting on a virginal lid with a landscape and a dancing couple

Painting on a virginal lid with a landscape and a dancing couple

Landschap buiten een dorp met een groep mensen die zich in de buitenlucht vermaken. Links een paar dansend op de muziek van een luitspeler en een violist. Rechts een man met een zak over de schouder. Geschilder... More

Jean Mignon - Woman with Musical Instrument

Jean Mignon - Woman with Musical Instrument

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Handbell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Het voorwerp is samengesteld uit vier delen: de bronzen schel en het daarop gebraseerde bronzen handvat, het ijzeren oor en de smeedijzeren klepel. De schel is klokvormig en heeft een geprofileerde rand. Bovena... More

Photo of Double flute (flûte d’accord) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Double flute (flûte d’accord) - Public domain dedication

Akkoordfluit ook wel dubbelfluit of harmonische fluit genoemd. In 1662 vervaardigd door G. WALCH.

Harpsichord, copper alloy by Girolamo Zenti

Harpsichord, copper alloy by Girolamo Zenti

Public domain image of musical performance, piano music, keyboard instrument, pianist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Harpsichord, 18th century - Public domain dedication

Photo of Harpsichord, 18th century - Public domain dedication

Petrus Couchet belonged to the famous Ruckers family of harpsichord makers in Antwerp. This instrument, originally with one keyboard and two sets of strings (plucked using raven quills), was enlarged in the 18t... More

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Europe, free to use, no copyright ...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Tenor viola or violoncello piccolo

Tenor viola or violoncello piccolo

Tenor altviool met fraai gesneden engelenkop aan de krul. Vervaardigd door VAN AERNICK, LEIDEN, 1677.

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bell, bronze - Public domain dedication

Klok van klokkenbrons. Met opschrift: PETRVS.HEMONY.ME.FECIT.AMSTELODAMI.Ao: 1677. Public domain photograph of 17th-century metal object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo of Oboe - Public domain dedication

Photo of Oboe - Public domain dedication

Hobo van ebbenhout, met ivoor gemonteerd en met drie kleppen van zilver. Gemerkt: R. HAKA.

Photo of Alto 'Duytse Schalmey' - Public domain dedication

Photo of Alto 'Duytse Schalmey' - Public domain dedication

Alto duytse schalmey in twee delen, met twee messing kleppen en een messing rand om de rand van de beker. De beker is op meerdere plaatsen gebarsten. Twee losse stukjes hout worden door de messing rand op hun p... More

Photo of Bass viol - Public domain dedication

Photo of Bass viol - Public domain dedication

The bass viol was commonly used as a solo instrument or to provide the bass line in chamber music ensembles. Its six strings are played with a bow held underhand and, like the lute, the viol has gut frets tied ... More

Soprano ‘Duytse Schalmey’ (Shawm)

Soprano ‘Duytse Schalmey’ (Shawm)

The origins of double reed instruments lie in the mists of time. Widely used between the 15th and 17th centuries, the shawm was the predecessor of the oboe. Mostly played in dance and ceremonial music, shawms w... More

Photo of Soprano 'Duytse Schalmey' - Public domain dedication

Photo of Soprano 'Duytse Schalmey' - Public domain dedication

The origins of double reed instruments lie in the mists of time. Those shown here represent the first 130 years of the development of the modern European oboe with, as oldest, shawms by the famous Amsterdam mak... More

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