Harpsichordist Collection

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)

Franacois Couperin
3118691 Franacois Couperin; (add.info.: Portrait of Franacois Couperin (1668-1733) French composer, organist and harpsichordist of the Baroque era. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Book of Organ Pieces by Jean-Franacois Dandrieu
3118827 Book of Organ Pieces by Jean-Franacois Dandrieu; (add.info.: Book of Organ Pieces by Jean-Franacois Dandrieu (1682-1738) a French Baroque composer, harpsichordist and Organist

Armand-Louis Couperin
3118682 Armand-Louis Couperin; (add.info.: Portrait of Armand-Louis Couperin (1727-1789) a French composer, organist, and harpsichordist of the late Baroque and early Classical periods

Front cover of sonatas for Harpischord by Johann Kuhnau
3118674 Front cover of sonatas for Harpischord by Johann Kuhnau; (add.info.: Front cover of sonatas for Harpischord by Johann Kuhnau (1660-1722) a German polymath, composer, novelist, translator

Party Scene; Allegory of the Five Senses, 1605-1652. Creator: Bartholomeus van Bassen
Party Scene; Allegory of the Five Senses, 1605-1652

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Des-habillé de Chambre, between c1682 and c1685. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Des-habille de Chambre, between c1682 and c1685

Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d´Orozco (1796-1863), composer, singer, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Axel Johan Fägerplan
Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d´Orozco (1796-1863), composer, singer, married to 1. Master of the Upper Court Bartolomeo Cenami, 2. Colonel Josias Montgomery-Cederhielm, 3

Jeune Fille au clavecin, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Jeune Fille au clavecin, 1872

The music lesson, 1826. Creator: Rieder, Wilhelm August (1796-1880)
The music lesson, 1826. Private Collection

Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. An unmarried young woman plays harpsichord while her mother is knitting next to her

Pair Making Music, 1650-1710. Creator: Unknown
Pair Making Music, 1650-1710

Portrait of a singer at the harpsichord. Creator: Weikert, Georg (1743 / 45-1799)
Portrait of a singer at the harpsichord. Private Collection

Musical Party in the Open Air, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Cornelis Galle I
Musical Party in the Open Air, late 16th-early 17th century

Francois Couperin, French Baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist (1668-1733) (engraving)
814105 Francois Couperin, French Baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist (1668-1733) (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Couperin)

A Musician, c. 1700-50 (oil on canvas)
FIT277173 A Musician, c.1700-50 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 102.2x87.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist
814013 Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist of the Baroque Period (1685-1750) (engraving) by German School

Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist
814012 Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist of the Baroque Period (1685-1750) (engraving) by German School

The Music Lesson, 1670-72. Creator: Jacob Ochtervelt
The Music Lesson, 1670-72

Concert Ticket - Marys Chappel, Five at Night, May 1, 1799. Creator: Jane Ireland
Concert Ticket - Marys Chappel, Five at Night, May 1, 1799. After William Hogarth

Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria (1751-1767), at a Harpsichord, 1762. Found in the collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

A Young Woman playing a Harpsichord to a Young Man, 1659. Artist: Jan Steen
A Young Woman playing a Harpsichord to a Young Man, 1659. Painting held in The National Gallery. From The Connoisseur Volume 101. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1938]

The concert, 1655. Artists: Otto Limited, Gerard Terborch II
The concert, 1655. Painting held in the Gemaldegalerie, Berlin. From The Connoisseur Volume 104. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

The White Boudoir, c1905. Artist: George Logan
The White Boudoir, c1905. From The Studio Volume 36. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1905-6]

Francois Couperin, French Baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist, 1735. Artist: J Flippart
Francois Couperin (1668- 1733), French Baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist, 1735. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

A Young Woman playing a Harpsichord, c. 1660. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
A Young Woman playing a Harpsichord, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Two Women and a Man making Music, ca 1675. Artist: Ochtervelt, Jacob Lucasz. (1634-1682)
Two Women and a Man making Music, ca 1675. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Woman standing at a Harpsichord, ca 1675. Artist: Ochtervelt, Jacob Lucasz. (1634-1682)
A Woman standing at a Harpsichord, ca 1675. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

VIRGINAL, 1635. Lady playing a virginal. Etching, 1635, by Wenceslaus Hollar

George Malcolm talking with David Pinto (treble) during rehearsals for the Choral and Orchestral Concert in the Aldburgh Parish Church (24 June), Aldeburgh Festival 1962 Date: 1962

Girolamo Frescobaldi (pierre noire on paper)
XIR414674 Girolamo Frescobaldi (pierre noire on paper) by Mellan, Claude (1598-1688); 15.4x12.3 cm; Bibliotheque de l Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Statue of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) (b / w photo)
XIR202740 Statue of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany; German, out of copyright

A Family Concert at Chateau Renescure (oil on canvas)
XIR16728 A Family Concert at Chateau Renescure (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Portrait of Louis-Claude d Aquin (1694-1772) engraved by Charles Descombes, 1747
XIR217826 Portrait of Louis-Claude d Aquin (1694-1772) engraved by Charles Descombes, 1747 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Desrochers, Etienne Jehandier (1668-1741) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Sense of Hearing The Sense of Sound Signed, lower right: Ph. Mercier fecit
The Sense of Hearing The Sense of Sound Signed, lower right: " Ph. Mercier fecit.", Philippe Mercier, 1689 or 1691-1760, Franco-German

Musical Conversation A Musical Conversation (II), Marcellus Laroon the Younger, 1679-1772, British

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

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

HARPSICHORD PLAYER. A man seated at a harpsichord. Frontispiece of Thomas Jeffersons copy of The Compleat Tutor for the Harpsichod or Spinnet, by Peter Prelleur, mid 18th century

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"The Harpsichordist: A Journey Through Musical History" Step into the world of the harpsichordist, a master of an instrument that enchanted audiences for centuries. From The Sharp Family's lively gatherings in 18th-century England to Georg Weikert's portrait capturing the grace and passion of a singer at the harpsichord, these images transport us to a time when music filled the air. In Cornelis Galle I's "Musical Party in the Open Air, " we witness a joyous celebration where melodies intertwine with nature itself. Francois Couperin, depicted in an engraving, stands as a testament to French Baroque brilliance, his fingers dancing across the keys with elegance and precision. The oil painting "A Musician" takes us back even further, showcasing an anonymous figure from the 18th century immersed in their craft, and is through such dedicated individuals that musical traditions were preserved and passed down through generations. No exploration of harpsichordists would be complete without mentioning Johann Sebastian Bach - a true titan of composition and performance. His engraved likeness captures his genius as he effortlessly commands both organ and harpsichord alike. Jacob Ochtervelt's masterpiece "The Music Lesson" invites us into an intimate scene where knowledge is shared between teacher and student. This timeless image reminds us that music has always been nurtured through mentorship and dedication. As we delve deeper into history, Jane Ireland's concert ticket transports us to Marys Chappel on May 1st, 1799 - promising an evening filled with enchanting melodies performed by skilled artists who mastered this captivating instrument. Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria graces our journey next; her delicate touch upon the keys reveals not only her royal status but also her love for music. Jan Steen’s painting depicts another moment frozen in time - two young souls connected by sound as they share their passion for the harpsichord.