Allegory of music, 16th century C017 / 6990
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Allegory of music, 16th century C017 / 6990
Allegory of music. 16th-century woodcut showing Lady Music (centre) as part of an allegory on music. At upper left is a composer (poeta). At upper right is Tubal, biblical blacksmith. At lower right is 5th-century BC Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, whose experiments on musical harmonics were inspired by hearing the blacksmiths hammer striking the anvil. At centre is a conductor. Musicians (left) are playing an organ, a harp, a lute and a recorder. Artwork from Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae (1504) by German author Georg Reisch (c.1467-1525). This work is better known as Margarita philosophica and was first published in 1503
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1500s 1503 1504 16th Century Aepitoma Omnis Phylosophiae Allegory Ancient Greek Anvil Biblical Composer Conducting Conductor Encyclopaedia Encyclopedia Experimenting Georg Reisch German Hammer Margarita Philosophica Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages Muse Music Musical Musical Instrument Musician Musicology Performing Philosopher Pythagoras Recorder Scale Sounds Weighing Weighing Scales Woodcut Blacksmith Composing Harp Lute Octave Playing Music Tubal
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This 16th-century woodcut print titled "Allegory of Music" takes us back in time to explore the rich history and symbolism behind this art form. At the center, Lady Music stands as the focal point of this allegorical representation, surrounded by various figures that contribute to the narrative. To her left, musicians skillfully play an organ, a harp, a lute, and a recorder, filling the air with enchanting melodies. Above them floats a conductor guiding their harmonious symphony. Meanwhile, at the upper left corner stands a composer (poeta), embodying creativity and inspiration. On the opposite side at upper right is Tubal, a biblical blacksmith symbolizing craftsmanship and ingenuity. Below him appears Pythagoras, an Ancient Greek philosopher from the 5th century BC who conducted experiments on musical harmonics after being inspired by hearing blacksmiths' hammers striking anvils. The intricate details of this artwork come from Georg Reisch's renowned work "Margarita philosophica" first published in 1503. This encyclopedic masterpiece encompasses various fields of knowledge including musicology and philosophy. Through its monochrome aesthetic and meticulous depiction of each character engaged in their respective roles within music's realm, this woodcut print offers us not only visual delight but also invites contemplation on how music has been perceived throughout different eras. It serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with sound and its ability to transcend time itself.
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