Minstrels Collection (page 3)

The Sangerkrieg, a contest between minstrels at the Wartburg castle in Thuringia in 1207 (engraving)
3647279 The Sangerkrieg, a contest between minstrels at the Wartburg castle in Thuringia in 1207 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sangerkrieg)

Students Fair at the Pantheon, Paris (colour litho)
2818890 Students Fair at the Pantheon, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Students fair at the Pantheon, Paris. Fete des etudiants)

Troubadors (colour litho)
3638305 Troubadors (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubadors. Illustration from The Worlds History, a Survey of Mans Record (Wiiliam Heinemann)

At the Regatta (engraving)
1614228 At the Regatta (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Regatta. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 September 1885)

Group portrait of a family in an elegant interior (oil on canvas)
CH469037 Group portrait of a family in an elegant interior (oil on canvas) by Zijl, Gerrit Pietersz. van (1597-1665); 83.8x101.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

Horn and his followers disguised as minstrels (litho)
3101673 Horn and his followers disguised as minstrels (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horn and his followers disguised as minstrels)

Bal des Sauvages, detail of the central section, c. 1500 (tapestry)
XIR168784 Bal des Sauvages, detail of the central section, c.1500 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Saumur, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Portion of the painted freize in the Great Chamber, c. 1575-85
BAL3907 Portion of the painted freize in the Great Chamber, c.1575-85 by English School, (16th century); Gilling Castle, Yorkshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Ms Fr 22532 fol. 336 Concert, from the Des Proprietez des Choses
BNP159937 Ms Fr 22532 fol.336 Concert, from the Des Proprietez des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Nobles dancing, 15th Century (engraving)
3647367 Nobles dancing, 15th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nobles dancing, 15th Century)

Musicians from Augsburg, Germany, playing for dancers of the Geschlechtertanz, 1520 (colour litho)
3646162 Musicians from Augsburg, Germany, playing for dancers of the Geschlechtertanz, 1520 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musicians from Augsburg)

Minstrels and Jugglers at Court (engraving)
727866 Minstrels and Jugglers at Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minstrels and Jugglers at Court)

English minstrels (coloured engraving)
611111 English minstrels (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English minstrels. Published 1829.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

A smoking concert by the wandering minstrels (engraving)
605284 A smoking concert by the wandering minstrels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A smoking concert by the wandering minstrels)

Minstrels, c 1480
LLM457997 Minstrels, c 1480 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minstrels, c 1480. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations (Henry G Bohn, 1858)

Fol. 6r Musicians Playing a Viola and a Tambourine, from the
XIR216474 Fol.6r Musicians Playing a Viola and a Tambourine, from the Chansonnier des Nobles (vellum) by Portuguese School, (13th century); Biblioteca del Palacio Nacional de Ajuda, Lisbon

The Mysterious Minstrels (colour litho)
964659 The Mysterious Minstrels (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mysterious Minstrels. From Truth, 25 December 1897.); © Look and Learn

Vilikens and his Dinah (litho)
982463 Vilikens and his Dinah (litho) by Butler, Augustus (fl.1854); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vilikens and his Dinah, sung by Mr F Robson in the musical farce of The Wandering Minstrel)

A "Free and Easy"on Board HM Training Ship "Boscawen"(engraving)
1060474 A " Free and Easy" on Board HM Training Ship " Boscawen" (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postcard with a scene from Tannhauser by Richard Wagner (1813-83), c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT219318 Postcard with a scene from Tannhauser by Richard Wagner (1813-83), c.1900 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

They went around the house, playing under the windows
PT177499 They went around the house, playing under the windows, illustration from Old Christmas by Washington Irving (1783-1859) published by Hodder and Stoughton, 1908 (colour litho) by Aldin

Menestrels Jouant Pendant un Banquet (engraving)
5228880 Menestrels Jouant Pendant un Banquet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menestrels Jouant Pendant un Banquet)

The Rights of Women, or the Effects of Female Enfranchisement, pub
2491382 The Rights of Women, or the Effects of Female Enfranchisement, pub. 1853 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Jewish Minstrels and Mourners (engraving)
5992478 Jewish Minstrels and Mourners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish Minstrels and Mourners)

In the North of Abyssinia (engraving)
1604226 In the North of Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the North of Abyssinia)

Minstrels sang of the famous deeds of heroes, from English Literature pub
3949280 Minstrels sang of the famous deeds of heroes, from English Literature pub.by T C & EC Jack, c.1920 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R. (1888-1924); Private Collection; out of copyright

Minstrelsy, As It Was - And What It Has Come To (bodycolour, pencil & w / c on paper)
1214600 Minstrelsy, As It Was - And What It Has Come To (bodycolour, pencil & w/c on paper) by Brown, John William (1842-1928); 29.9 x22.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

At Goodwood, waiting to see the Coaches arrive (engraving)
1038244 At Goodwood, waiting to see the Coaches arrive (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Goodwood, waiting to see the Coaches arrive)

Twelfth Night at the Mansion House, Guests at the Childrens Fancy Dress Ball (litho)
1039320 Twelfth Night at the Mansion House, Guests at the Childrens Fancy Dress Ball (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twelfth Night at the Mansion House)

Anglo-Saxon Minstrels and Gleeman (engraving)
3654560 Anglo-Saxon Minstrels and Gleeman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon Minstrels and Gleeman)

Medieval troubadors inspiring the people to join a Crusade (engraving)
3647809 Medieval troubadors inspiring the people to join a Crusade (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Seaside (colour litho)
3630496 The Seaside (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seaside. Illustration for Aunt Louisas Keepsake (Frederick Warne, 1868)

A scene from "The Junior Show, "an amateur production presented by
MNY381299 A scene from " The Junior Show, " an amateur production presented by underclassmen at Barnard College, New York

The cast of "The Junior Show, "an amateur production presented by underclassmen
MNY381297 The cast of " The Junior Show, " an amateur production presented by underclassmen at Barnard College, New York (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Fol. 12v Musicians playing the guitar and tambourine, from the
XIR197225 Fol.12v Musicians playing the guitar and tambourine, from the Chansonnier des Nobles (vellum) by Portuguese School, (13th century); Biblioteca del Palacio Nacional de Ajuda, Lisbon

A jailer, a minstrel, a fool, bourgeoisie, a beggar, a pilgrim and a shepherd (chromolitho)
964267 A jailer, a minstrel, a fool, bourgeoisie, a beggar, a pilgrim and a shepherd (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A jailer, a minstrel, a fool)

King Alfred in the Danish Camp (colour litho)
976160 King Alfred in the Danish Camp (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred in the Danish Camp)

Studies of Life and Character at a Railway Station (engraving)
1038324 Studies of Life and Character at a Railway Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies of Life and Character at a Railway Station)

Le soir meme... (The same evening... ), 1878. Creator: Felix Hilaire Buhot
Le soir meme... (The same evening...), 1878

The Marriage at Cana, c. 1495/1497. Creator: Master of the Catholic Kings
The Marriage at Cana, c. 1495/1497

The Moray Minstrels (Invitation card of Arthur James Lewis), 1865

Minstrels on Beach
Three brightly dressed minstrels entertain a group of holidaymakers on a beach Date: late 19th century

Elizabethan Minstrels outside a Tavern Date: circa 1600

The Rights of Women or the Effects of Female Enfranchisement, 1853
The Rights of Women or the Effects of Female Enfranchisement, pub. 1853 (hand coloured engraving)

Courtly Love Games (Spieleteppich), tapestry. Detail, ca 1400. Found in the Collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Minstrels and Jugglers at Court, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Minstrels and Jugglers at Court, 1882. Private Collection

Two minstrels. Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Artist: Anonymous
Two minstrels. Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Found in the collection of Monasterio de El Escorial

(From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
(From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

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"Minstrels: Celebrating Music, Merriment, and Medieval Revelry" Step back in time to the enchanting world of minstrels, where black and white troubadours captivated audiences with their melodious tunes. Dating back centuries, these wandering musicians were revered for their ability to transport listeners through the power of music. Intriguingly depicted in historical artworks such as "Henry I, Count of Anhalt" from the Codex Manesse or "Duke John I of Brabant, " these minstrels brought joy and entertainment to medieval courts. With lutes strummed delicately and voices harmonizing beautifully, they enchanted nobles and commoners alike. Medieval frolics came alive amidst scenes filled with wine, women, and song. The country fair captured in a vibrant image from 1859 reveals a lively atmosphere where minstrels' melodies intertwined with laughter and merriment. Even Margrave Otto IV of Brandenburg couldn't resist joining his wife Hedwig in revelry during this colorful era. As time progressed, minstrelsy evolved into diverse forms of entertainment. From thrilling horse races that set hearts racing at "A Day at the Races" to whimsical adventures like floating "Up In A Balloon, " these performers adapted their craft to suit changing tastes. The legacy continued across continents as seen through Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Minstrels who delighted audiences with their captivating performances. Their talent echoed ancient traditions while embracing modernity. Even illuminated manuscripts like the Cantigas de Santa Maria showcased minstrel figures playing instruments alongside religious devotion—a testament to their significance within society's fabric. Through artistry both anonymous and renowned—like those featured in Codex Manesse—we glimpse into an age when minstrels held courtly favor by weaving tales through song. These images remind us that music has always been a universal language capable of transcending time and connecting souls.