Stringed Instrument Collection

Orpheus and His Lute, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Creator: John Charles Dollman
Orpheus and His Lute, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Depiction of the ancient Greek legend of Orpheus, (who played a lyre, not a lute)

The Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Creator: Johan Zoffany
The Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Portrait of the musical and aptly named Sharps aboard their sailing barge Apollo on the River Thames at Fulham in London: Mary Lloyd-Baker (nee Sharp)

The Charmer, 1911. Artist: John William Waterhouse
The Charmer, 1911. From The Studio Volume 71. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]

Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Artist: Casimiro Tomba
Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Tomba, Casimiro (1857-1929). Found in the collection of the M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol

Boy with a Lute, ca. 1625. Creator: Frans Hals
Boy with a Lute, ca. 1625

St Cecilia at the organ, (c1865). Creator: Christian Schultz
St Cecilia at the organ, (c1865). 19th century chromolithograph after a section of the 15th-century Ghent Altarpiece by Hubert and Jan van Eyck, in St Bavos Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium

Detail of double bass being played by a local musician in Bar El Floridita, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Lonnie Donegan on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1979

Sitar maker, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Observed by Queen Catherine, 1870. Artist: Marcus Stone
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Observed by Queen Catherine, 1870. Painting by Marcus Stone (1840-1921), British history painter

Beach Party
A group of surfers on a beach with a Ford Mustang car

St. Cecilia singing Gods praises, engraved by Etienne Picart (1632-1721) (engraving)
STC82758 St. Cecilia singing Gods praises, engraved by Etienne Picart (1632-1721) (engraving) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641) (after)

Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Old Master
Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Master of the Female Half-Lengths (First half of 16th cen.). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Self-Portrait with a Harp, 1791. Creator: Rose Adelaide Ducreux
Self-Portrait with a Harp, 1791

Joanne Shaw Taylor, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Joanne Shaw Taylor, Bonita Blues Festival, 2011

The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection, detail of the violin player, 1330
XIR440630 The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection, detail of the violin player, 1330 (fresco) by Oliver, Juan (14th century); Museo de Navarra, Pamplona

Rabab, musical instrument played throughout north west country, Pakistan, Asia

The Old Violin, 1886. Creator: William Michael Harnett
The Old Violin, 1886

The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen
The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
The Count Basie Orchestra in concert. Sonny Payne on the drums

Performing bear in a Russian village, 1877. A print from The Illustrated London News, (19 May 1877). Hand-coloured later

Cellist Zosia Jagodzinska, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Cellist Zosia Jagodzinska, Jasper Hoibys Phronesis, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735. Creator: Unknown
A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735. Perhaps Radha, the divine consort of Krishna

The Musicians, 1597. Creator: Michelangelo Caravaggio
The Musicians, 1597

A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. Artist: John Leech
A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. This novella was the earliest and most popular of Charles Dickens Christmas stories

Double bass in restaurant, Vinales, Pinar Del Rio Province, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Japanese women musicians
Japanese women playing music and drums, wearing traditional clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Musicians attending a village wedding, Anogia, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Design for stained glass in Lyndhurst Church: An Angel Harpist
1217852 Design for stained glass in Lyndhurst Church: An Angel Harpist, 1862 (brown and blue washes over graphite) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 54x54 cm; Ashmolean Museum

The Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of... c
The Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of the Annunciation, c. 1400/1405

Kedar Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1690-95. Ascetic listening to a disciple playing the rudra vina

The Studio, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Studio, 1867

Allegory of Music, 1649. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
Allegory of Music, 1649. allegorical figure tunes a theorbo. At her shoulder is a songbird, symbol of natural music, whereas by contrast she may be a representation of modern music theory

St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Creator
St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Saint Peter, the Catholic Churchs first pope, wearing the papal tiara, and fishermans ring

Ronnie Boykins playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Big Chief Russell Moore, Arvell Shaw and Barrett Deems performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984
Big Chief Russell Moore (trombone), Arvell Shaw (double bass) and Barrett Deems (drums) performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984. All three musicians worked with Louis Armstrong during their careers

Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Joachim is regarded as one of the most influential violinists of all time

Lute-Player, c1595. Artist: Michelangelo Caravaggio
Lute-Player, c1595. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Garcia Aguado, Dionisio (1784-1849). Spanish guitarist and composer. Engraving

Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas)
656412 Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 97x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with Lute. Emil Filla (1882-1953). Oil on canvas

Still Life Cello; Nature Morte au Violoncelle, 1926 (oil and sand on canvas)
655964 Still Life Cello; Nature Morte au Violoncelle, 1926 (oil and sand on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 68x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Siamisen, Kokiu, Biwa, 1888
1578391 Siamisen, Kokiu, Biwa, 1888; (add.info.: Siamisen, Kokiu, Biwa. These are all Japanese instruments. The Kokiu in the centre has a long fishing-rod bow)

Young woman and a fashionable gentleman appreciating music, 1815-1820 - Fashionable ladies
NWI4957205 Young woman and a fashionable gentleman appreciating music, 1815-1820 - Fashionable ladies and gentleman enjoying music, 1815-1820

Paul Kochanski, c.1920 (b/w photo)
3525667 Paul Kochanski, c.1920 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paul Kochanski (1887-1934) Polish violinist); Photo © Fine Art Images.

A Landsturm Duet, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
A Landsturm Duet, 1914. Men playing stringed instruments by the railroad tracks during World War I.

US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918 (date created or published later). An African American jazz band during World War I probably in the "Buffalo Auditorium" at Camp Upton, Yaphank

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Stringed instruments have been captivating audiences for centuries, their enchanting melodies resonating through time. From the elegant compositions of The Sharp Family in the late 18th century to the mesmerizing tunes of The Charmer by John William Waterhouse in 1911, these instruments have always held a special place in our hearts. Even amidst chaos and revelry, like depicted in Drunk Warrior and Court Jester by Casimiro Tomba or at a lively Beach Party, the soothing strings bring harmony to any scene. In far-off lands like Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, an artisan skillfully crafts sitars with utmost precision - a testament to the craftsmanship behind these remarkable instruments. Whether it's St Cecilia gracefully playing the organ or Rose Adelaide Ducreux immortalizing herself with a harp in her self-portrait from 1791, stringed instruments evoke emotions that words fail to express. They transport us into mythical realms as seen in Orpheus and His Lute by John Charles Dollman or accompany sacred moments such as The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection where even angels join in with violins. From local musicians strumming double basses at Bar El Floridita in Havana to Rabab players filling north west country air with soulful melodies - these diverse cultures all find solace and joy through music. Even stained glass windows come alive with angelic harpists adorning Lyndhurst Church thanks to visionary designs. The world may change but our love for stringed instruments remains constant. Their timeless beauty transcends borders and connects us all through melodious threads that weave together humanity's shared experiences.