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Ancient musical instruments including bellows
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Ancient musical instruments including bellows
Foot instrument used by a faun in a Florentine gallery 1, bellows from a relief in the Pallavicini Gardens 2, bagpipe from an ancient basrelief 3, tambourine, castanets and tibia from Greek vases 4, 5, 6
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Bagpipe Bellows Castanets Faun Florentine Foot Gallery Instrument Lorenzo Percussion Pietro Plates Rocceggiani Ruga Tambourine Tibia Vase Basrelief Pallavicini
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. A captivating assemblage of ancient musical instruments, skillfully depicted in this enchanting print from Mary Evans Prints Online. The image showcases a diverse array of instruments, some foot-operated and others handheld, that were popular during antiquity. 2. At the center, a faun plays a foot instrument, known as bellows, in a Florentine gallery. This intriguing instrument, with its bellows-like design, was a common motif in Renaissance art, reflecting the enduring fascination with the classical world. 3. Bellows also feature in the relief from the Pallavicini Gardens, showcasing the versatility of this ancient instrument. Nearby, a bas-relief displays a bagpipe, another wind instrument that has remained popular throughout history. 4. Percussion instruments, such as the tambourine and castanets, are represented by Greek vases. The tambourine, with its jingling cymbals, adds rhythm to the melody, while castanets provide a distinct, rhythmic clacking sound. 5. A tibia, an ancient flute-like instrument, is also depicted on one of the vases. This print, a beautiful copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga and Lorenzo Rocceggiani, is one of the 100 plates from their extensive collection. 6. The costumes and religious and civil scenes depicted in the background of this illustration further enhance the historical significance of this print. Each instrument, meticulously rendered, offers a glimpse into the rich musical heritage of ancient civilizations.
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