Panpipe Collection

Virgil / Georgics / Corydon
Corydon pines for Alexis

Pan. Sculpture representing Pan, a centaur playing the flute, god of nature in Greek mythology
BEN5468311 Pan. Sculpture representing Pan, a centaur playing the flute, god of nature in Greek mythology. Directed by Niccolo Pericoli Tribolo II (1500-1550), 1549. Bargello Museum, Florence

Group of Pan and Daphnis, 2nd century (marble)
7146745 Group of Pan and Daphnis, 2nd century (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Group of Pan and Daphnis (or Olympus), roman art, marble

Satyr and shepherd, (painting)
7129342 Satyr and shepherd, (painting) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Satyr and shepherd, Annibale Carracci, Doria Pamphilj gallery, Rome)

Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146769 Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Landscape with satyrs, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129505 Landscape with satyrs, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)
7246644 Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded) by English School, (19th century); 317.5x173.9x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Faun with a Kid. 1685 (sculpture)
7301132 Faun with a Kid. 1685 (sculpture) by Lepautre, Pierre (1660-1744); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Faun with a Kid, Marble, 1685 Copy of a recently discovered classical marble sculpture)

"Pan et la nymphe Syrinx"(Pan and Nymph Syrinx) Peinture de Sebastien Bourdon (1616-1671)
FIA5355629 " Pan et la nymphe Syrinx" (Pan and Nymph Syrinx) Peinture de Sebastien Bourdon (1616-1671) 17eme siecle State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, Saint Petersbourg by Bourdon

Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving)
7237397 Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

La fille venant de l etranger. The girl from the foreign parts. Peinture de (Friedrich) Franz Riepenhausen (1786-1831)
FIA5355048 La fille venant de l etranger. The girl from the foreign parts. Peinture de (Friedrich) Franz Riepenhausen (1786-1831). Art allemand, style romantique. Huile sur toile

La Fontaines Fables - Ass and the Little Dog
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Ass and the Little Dog

Wolf turned shepherd
" The Wolf turned shepherd a scene from the traditional Aesops Fables. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

"Soiree de printemps"(Spring Evening) Pan joue de sa flute, allonge sur un rocher
FIA5387957 " Soiree de printemps" (Spring Evening) Pan joue de sa flute, allonge sur un rocher, tandis que deux nereidess appuient lascivement contre des troncs - Peinture d Arnold Bocklin

"Le dieu Pan"Peinture d Annibale Carracci (Carrache) (1560-1609) Oil on canvas ca 1592 Dim 109x135
FIA5387476 " Le dieu Pan" Peinture d Annibale Carracci (Carrache) (1560-1609) Oil on canvas ca 1592 Dim 109x135, 5 cm National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne by Carracci

The Voice of Pan (oil on canvas)
7088820 The Voice of Pan (oil on canvas) by Frampton, Edward Reginald (1872-1923); 68x122 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Contradiction: Oberon and Titania, 1854-58 (oil on canvas)
417278 Contradiction: Oberon and Titania, 1854-58 (oil on canvas) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 61x75.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Characters from a A Midsummer Nights Dream.); English

Panpiper vessel (silver & malachite)
XBP356011 Panpiper vessel (silver & malachite) by Chimu Culture (14th-15th Century); height: 21 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Peruvian, out of copyright

Situla with three repousse decorative bands (bronze)
XIR161397 Situla with three repousse decorative bands (bronze) by Celtic; 23.8x20.8 cm; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; (add.info)

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
XIR55069 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
XIR57187 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii

Chinese percussion and wind instruments
Chinese musical instruments: zhu 1, yu in the shape of a tiger 2, paiban 3, free-reed bamboo sheng 5, 6, bamboo pipes 7, flutes or dizi 8, 9, 10

Detail of Galatea and Polyphemus, from the House of the Priest Amandus, c
3247645 Detail of Galatea and Polyphemus, from the House of the Priest Amandus, c.15 BC-50 AD (fresco) by Roman; Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Traditional musical instruments: Takigoto; Yueqin; Yangqin; Pan flute; Tunisian kuitra; West African kasso; Zummarah; Kissar; Nanga; Tamboura; Double saz or baglama; Caribbean

Mopsus & Menalcas / Virgil
Mopsus & Menalcas sing praises of Daphnis

Two tritons embracing playing panpipe second holding
Artokoloro

Mercury presenting panpipe Minerva stands left
Artokoloro

Illustration of a pan flute

Wooden pan flute, found in a water well France, Alise-sainte-reine, Musee Alesia (Archaeological Museum), Gallo-Roman art

Ecuador. Indigenous painting. Dancec. ECUADOR
" Ecuador. Indigenous painting. " Dancec". ECUADOR. "

Peru, Cusco. Sweet rolls

Peruvian Musicians
A group of Peruvian Musicians with traditional pipes and large bass drums. The principal instrument is the pan flute or pan pipe (also known as panflute or panpipes) - in a variety of sizes

Virgil / Tityrus Meliboeus
TITYRUS & MELIBOEUS

Menalcas & Damaetas
Palaemon asks to judge the song contest between Menalcas and Damaetas

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"Discover the enchanting world of panpipes, a musical instrument with a rich history and cultural significance. From ancient times to modern art, the panpipe has captivated artists and musicians alike. In Virgil's epic poem Georgics, the shepherd Corydon is often depicted playing the panpipe, adding a melodic touch to pastoral scenes. This imagery is beautifully captured in sculptures such as the Group of Pan and Daphnis from the 2nd century, where satyrs and shepherds are portrayed in harmonious unity. The allure of the panpipe extends beyond sculpture. In paintings like Scene with figures in the classical style (1513) or Landscape with satyrs (17th century), artists bring these mythical creatures to life through vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes. Even furniture pays homage to this timeless instrument. The Great bookcase (1859-62) showcases carved and gilded pine panels depicting scenes inspired by Greek mythology, including fauns playing their melodious tunes on panpipes. One cannot forget Marsyas, whose fate was sealed when he challenged Apollo to a music contest using his beloved panpipes. Le supplice de Marsyas depicts this tragic moment in Paolo Farinati's detailed pen drawing from around 1573. Pan's love for nymph Syrinx also finds its place among artistic interpretations. Sebastien Bourdon's painting "Pan et la nymphe Syrinx" captures their encounter during which Syrinx transforms into reeds that later become part of Pan's iconic instrument -the very first set of panpipes. These captivating depictions can also be found within architectural frames housing paintings from Ovid's Metamorphoses dating back centuries ago. These oil on copper masterpieces transport viewers into mythological realms where gods play haunting melodies on their cherished instruments. From ancient myths to contemporary artistry, the enduring appeal of the panpipe continues to resonate throughout human history.