Westerhout Collection

DOUBLE-BASS VIOL, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

Titeplate to series of prints after Poloidoro, title on a shield supported by two putti, 1658

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Flight into Egypt. Creator: Robert van Audenaerde
Flight into Egypt. After Carlo Maratti

Marriage of the Virgin. Creator: Robert van Audenaerde
Marriage of the Virgin

Saint Andrew kneeling in prayer as he is led to the cross, after Reni, 1650-80

Saint Paul preaching at center, standing in a crowd in a columned interior, pointing upwards toward putti who hold a scroll, 1681-1725

Trionfi sugar sculptures Vulcan Neptune account
Trionfi or sugar sculptures of Vulcan and Neptune, An account of His Excellence Roger Earl of Castlemaines embassy: from His Sacred Majesty James the IId

Trionfi sugar sculptures personifying virtues
Trionfi or sugar sculptures personifying virtues, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Trionfi sugar sculptures Cybele Juno Raggvaglio della
Trionfi or sugar sculptures of Cybele and Juno, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Trionfi sugar sculptures Myrrha Daphne Raggvaglio della
Trionfi or sugar sculptures of Myrrha and Daphne, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Centerpiece sugar sculpture personifying triumph
Centerpiece or sugar sculpture personifying the triumph of Catholicism in England, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Front view Earl Castlemaine carriage adorned
Front view of the Earl of Castlemaines carriage adorned with two tritons, An account of His Excellence Roger Earl of Castlemaines embassy: from His Sacred Majesty James the IId

Two table ornaments depicting Neptune Vulcan
Two table ornaments depicting Neptune and Vulcan in carriages, An account of His Excellence Roger Earl of Castlemaines embassy: from His Sacred Majesty James the IId

PAN, THE NATURE-GOD playing his pipes. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

GUITAR, 1723. The Spanish guitar. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CYMBALS, 1723. A woman playing cup-shaped cymbals from the ancient Near East. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

GUITAR, 1723. The Italian guitar. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

GUITAR: CITTERN, 1723. A large cittern, with ten pairs of strings. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

GUITAR, 1723. A small guitar (but not a mandolin). Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

GUITAR, 1723. The large guitar. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

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

SISTRUM. A woman playing a sistrum, a percussion instrument used in ancient times by peoples of the Mediterranean. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

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

BASS TROMBONE, 1723. In principle a trumpet with a movable U-shaped tube which fits into the main body of the instrument. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

CASTANETS, 1723. A dancer with castanets. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

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

INDIAN PERCUSSIVE RATTLE. A rattle from India made of metal jingles in the shape of a crown. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

KIT, 1723. A man playing a kit, or dancing masters fiddle. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

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

PSALTERY, 1723. A woman playing Turkish psaltery, known as a kanun. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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

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

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

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

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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.