Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.

A lute-maker testing one of the lutes in his workshop: other musical instruments are hanging on the walls, and there are tools on and around the workbench. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.

Three men playing wind and string instruments. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.

Men and women carousing in a stately bedroom, with accompanying text on the artist. Engraving by J. L. Delignon, late 18th century, after A. Borel after J. B. Weenix.

A man playing the lute. Etching by J.C. Reinsperger after W. Pohl after B. Strozzi.

A woman plays music to a stag; God condemns Adam and Eve to exile; representing the sense of hearing. Engraving by N. de Bruyn after M. de Vos.

A female figure playing a stringed instrument; representing music. Engraving by A. Vallée after M. de Vos.

The Virgin Mary and Christ child with saints (the 'Felicini' altar piece). Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after F. Francia, 1494.

Men and boys at a table drinking as a musician plays the lute. Engraving by A. Reindel, early 19th century, after A. Desenne after B. Manfredi, c. 1600.

A bird's beak cuts a woman's hand; representing the sense of touch and the fact that it persists longer (in pain) than the other senses. Engraving, 16--.

1 drawing : pencil ; border 22.7 x 19.3 cm.

1 print : line engraving ; border 7 x 5.4 cm

A woman playing the lute; representing music. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 18.9 x 13.5 cm

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Lute

Images from the collections

Images referencing Lute

Works from the collections

The Virgin Mary and Christ child with saints (the 'Felicini' altar piece). Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after F. Francia, 1494.

A woman playing the lute; representing music. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.

A bird's beak cuts a woman's hand; representing the sense of touch and the fact that it persists longer (in pain) than the other senses. Engraving, 16--.

Three men playing wind and string instruments. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.

A lute-maker testing one of the lutes in his workshop: other musical instruments are hanging on the walls, and there are tools on and around the workbench. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.

Lute

Images from the collections

Images referencing Lute

Works from the collections

The Virgin Mary and Christ child with saints (the 'Felicini' altar piece). Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after F. Francia, 1494.

A woman playing the lute; representing music. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.

A bird's beak cuts a woman's hand; representing the sense of touch and the fact that it persists longer (in pain) than the other senses. Engraving, 16--.

Three men playing wind and string instruments. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.

A lute-maker testing one of the lutes in his workshop: other musical instruments are hanging on the walls, and there are tools on and around the workbench. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.

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