Westerhout Collection (page 2)

LYRE. A man of antiquity playing a lyre. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

RECORDER, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

SPINET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

DULCIMER, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

MARROW TRUMPET, 1723. A marrow trumpet, made from a scooped out marrow (squash) into which is inserted a single-reed tube. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VOICE AMPLIFIER, 1723. An imaginary voice amplifier, based on the ideas of Athanasius Kircher. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

SLIDE TRUMPET, 1723. The slide trumpet, used by Johann Sebastian Bach under the name tromba da tirarsi. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ROMAN TRUMPET, 1723. A Roman trumpet, made of bronze. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

LONG LUTE, 1723. The long lute, a string instrument used in Turkish, Persian, Arabian, and Indian music. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HUNTING HORN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HARP, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TAMBOURINE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ZAMPOGNA, 1723. Italian folk bagpipe. Copper engraving by Arnold van Westerhout, 1723

HARPSICHORD & SPINETS, 1723. Harpsichord and three spinets, made by Michele Todini (c1650-c1681). The instrument is playable separately or in combination from one keyboard

HARPSICHORD, 1723. A woman playing a harpsichord. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TROMBA MARINA, 1723. Single-stringed Renaissance instrument, bowed above the point of touching. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

CHINESE TRUMPET, 1723. The Chinese trumpet, a slender tube inserted in a large cylinder of iron, copper, or copper-covered wood. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BARK TRUMPET, 1723. A trumpet used by the Native Americans of Florida, made of coiled bark and decorated with rings from which metal discs were hung. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FRENCH HORN, 1723. Copper engraving by Arnold van Westerhout, 1723

HURDY GURDY. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

DOUBLE AULOS. Man playing a double aulos, an ancient reed instrument. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

LUTE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HARPSICORD, 1723. Colored engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

JEWs HARP. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VIOLIN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold Van Westerhout

TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CYMBALS, 1723. Small cymbals, which were used by cymbalistriae, women dancers at the feasts of Bacchus. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

MYTHOLOGY: PAN. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TRANSVERSE FLUTE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ORGAN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VIOLINCELLO, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FRENCH HORN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FINGER CYMBALS, 1723. A Coptic priest with finger cymbals used to accompany the chanting of prayers. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FLAT CYMBALS, 1723. Flat cymbals used by the Armenians to accompany the chants of an important Mass. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CYMBAL, 1723. An unlikely cymbal said by Bonanni to be preserved in the Museum of the Jesuit College in Rome. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FLUTE, 1723. Man playing a transverse flute. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BASSOON, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VIOLONCELLO, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

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"Westerhout: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into the world of Westerhout, a name that resonates with creativity and innovation. This captivating double-bass viol, crafted in 1723, showcases the mastery of Arnold van Westerhout. Its melodic tones transport you to an era where music was revered. But Westerhout's talents didn't stop at musical instruments. Behold his imaginative voice amplifier, inspired by Athanasius Kircher's ideas. The copper engraving from 1723 brings this invention to life, showcasing Westerhout's ability to blend artistry with scientific curiosity. As we delve deeper into the realm of Westerhout, we encounter a plethora of artistic wonders. The titleplate featuring prints after Poloidoro captivates us with its intricate details supported by two cherubic putti. The scenes depicted are equally enthralling - Achilles dragging Hector around Troy's walls in a display of power and vengeance; Robert van Audenaerde's masterpieces portraying the Flight into Egypt and the Marriage of the Virgin; Saint Andrew humbly kneeling in prayer as he is led towards his crucifixion; Saint Paul passionately preaching amidst an enraptured crowd within a grand interior. Westerhout doesn't shy away from exploring darker themes either. Witness Cato's tragic suicide on his bed as he pulls out his innards while being observed intently. Yet amidst these profound moments lies sweetness and delicacy - Trionfi sugar sculptures capturing Vulcan and Neptune engaging in lively accounts; personifications of virtues brought to life through sugary creations; Cybele Juno Raggvaglio della standing tall as testament to Westerhout's versatility. Arnold van Westerhout leaves behind a legacy that transcends time - from enchanting melodies echoing through his double-bass viol to thought-provoking engravings that ignite the imagination.