Psaltery Collection

The dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon - Bible
3779949 The dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon)

Persian Psaltery
Ancient Persian stringed instrument similar to the European psaltery

MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century
BEN85049 MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century; Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Playing a Psaltery. Woodcut c1840
530244 Playing a Psaltery. Woodcut c1840; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Feasting and musicians, 1290. Creator: Unknown
Feasting and musicians, 1290. Page from the Beaupre Antiphonary, vol. 2

A Young Man Playing a Psalterium, c. 1600. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I
A Young Man Playing a Psalterium, c. 1600

The arch of Laodicea in Syria, near Latakia
View of the ruins of the hexagonal court in the Heliopolis, Temple of Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Mistakenly labeled Arco di Laodicea

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174586 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Angel Musician, 1879 (stained glass)
3475516 Angel Musician, 1879 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St. Marys Church, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Morris & Co.); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Psaltery (engraving)
2807321 Psaltery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psaltery. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Two Sufi Dervish devotees at prayer
Two Dervish penitents performing prayer rituals in a Dervish lodge. One with his hair tied to the ceiling with a cord, and another with band around hands and knees holding prayer beads

Skeleton of Death leading an Old Man to his grave
Skeleton of Death playing a psaltery as he leads an Old Man to his grave. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816

Angel Musicians, 1888 (stained glass)
3475638 Angel Musicians, 1888 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); St Lawrences Church, Crosby Ravensworth, Cumbria

Musical Angel, 1865 (stained glass)
3475559 Musical Angel, 1865 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St. John the Evangelist, Church, Torquay, UK; (add.info.: Morris & Co.); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

The Days Of Creation, 1874 (stained glass)
3475457 The Days Of Creation, 1874 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire

Angel Musicians, 1882
3475425 Angel Musicians, 1882 by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); All Saints Church, Higher Walton, Lancashire, UK; (add.info.: Higher Walton, St John the Evangelist, S&H, EHJ, Angel Musicians)

Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing
AII79968 Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing musical instruments, Florentine (panel) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello

MS 11060-11061 Frontispiece with John, Duc de Berry, St. Andrew and St
STC67615 MS 11060-11061 Frontispiece with John, Duc de Berry, St. Andrew and St. John praying in front of the Virgin, French, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (vellum) by Hesdin

The Days Of Creation, West Window, 1870 (stained glass)
3475471 The Days Of Creation, West Window, 1870 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Saints Church, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire

Ms 531 f. 169v Historiated initial D depicting King David with his lyre
SCP79799 Ms 531 f.169v Historiated initial D depicting King David with his lyre, from a psalter from San Marco e Cenacoli (vellum) by Angelico

A Concert, Loire Workshop (tapestry)
XIR212584 A Concert, Loire Workshop (tapestry) by French School, (16th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; French, out of copyright

Musical instruments (engraving)
5200883 Musical instruments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical instruments, Varieties of the phorminx, The Cithara, The Psaltery, or long Lyre)

Jephthahs daughter Iphis dancing towards him - Bible
3779978 Jephthahs daughter Iphis dancing towards him - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jephthahs daughter Iphis dancing towards him with her companions on his return)

Musical Angel Of Paradise, 1875 (stained glass)
3475672 Musical Angel Of Paradise, 1875 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Hallows, Allerton, Liverpool, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Angel Musician, 1877 (stained glass)
3475406 Angel Musician, 1877 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Leonards Church, Ribbesford, UK; (add.info.: Ribbesford, St Leonards, M&C, EBJ, Angel Musician, 1877)

Crook of the crozier of William of Wykeham (c. 1320-1404)
NCO205102 Crook of the crozier of William of Wykeham (c.1320-1404): Peter side (silver gilt) (detail) (see 205100-32) by English School

Virgin Surrounded by Angels (tempera & gold on panel)
MMT238223 Virgin Surrounded by Angels (tempera & gold on panel) by Bartolo di Fredi, also Manfredi de Battilori (1330-1410); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Two putti from the frieze of musical angels in the Chapel of Isotta degli Atti, c
BEN85127 Two putti from the frieze of musical angels in the Chapel of Isotta degli Atti, c.1450 (marble) by Duccio, Agostino di (1418-c.81); Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini

Courtly ladies at an open-air concert (fresco)
BAL63052 Courtly ladies at an open-air concert (fresco) by Master of the Triumph of Death, (fl.1360-80) (attributed to); Camposanto, Pisa, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

MS 300 f. 89v, David prays to God (above), David (uncrowned) plays psaltery
5911896 MS 300 f.89v, David prays to God (above), David (uncrowned) plays psaltery, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris

A performer on the psalterion, 14th century, (1870). Psaltery or psalterion player. A wood engraving after a miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

A psaltery player, 9th century, (1870). A performer on the psaltery or psalterion. A wood engraving after a miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Woman playing a playing a Psaltery, c1840. Woodcut

Ancient Roman musical instruments.. Testudo or lyre of Amphion (1, 2), lyre held by Terpsichore (3), psaltery (4), triangular harp or Trigonium (5), Abyssinian testudo (6)

Musica Septem Artes liberales series title Woman
Musica Septem Artes liberales (series title), Woman as personification of Music (Musica), playing on a lyre. Next to her is an open music book on the table, Musica (quadrivium), Musica (Ripa), lyre

Celebrating company prince No uncommon Treasure
Celebrating company for a prince No uncommon Treasure can give true pleasure (title on object), A man with a winch and a kneeled figure with a basket for a female prince

Portrait Willem van der Pot poet Willem van der Pot
Portrait of Willem van der Pot, Portrait of the poet Willem van der Pot. His arm leans on a table on which a winch, an inkwell and described sheets of paper, lyre, cithara, psaltery, ink-well

Portrait Rutger Schutte right oval medallion
Portrait of Rutger Schutte, Portrait to the right of Rutger Schutte in an oval medallion. He is holding a writing spring in his hand

Dulcimer, a variety of psaltery or qanun played with hammers.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

A 9th century musician playing a musical instrument known as a psalterium, from Les
KW415621 A 9th century musician playing a musical instrument known as a psalterium, from Les Arts au Moyen Age, published 1873 (litho) by French School

Death comes to the Old Man, or the Hermit, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel
KW278037 Death comes to the Old Man, or the Hermit, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel, 1843 (litho) by Holbein the Younger

Vignette with winch, burning heart, shield, freedom hat and sun, Willem Bilderdijk, 1777

Personification of music, Arnold Houbraken, 1710 - 1719

Journal with five vignettes, Willem Bilderdijk, 1766 - 1785

Portrait of Balthazar Huydecoper, Arnoud van Halen, 1715 - 1732

Dulcimer - a variety of the psaltery, has been in use from very early times. Represented on Assyrian monuments and mentioned in texts from the time of Nebuchadnezzar

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Playing a Psaltery. Woodcut c1840

HEIDELBERG LIEDER. The minnesinger Heinrich von Meissen, called Frauenlob (Praiser of Ladies), playing the fiddle with bagpipes and psaltery to the right and a shawmist behind him

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The psaltery, a captivating musical instrument with a rich history, has left its mark on various cultures throughout time. Its significance can be traced back to the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon as depicted in the Bible. The psaltery's enchanting melodies were believed to have played a vital role during this momentous occasion. Originating from ancient Persia, the Persian psaltery added its own unique flair to this instrument's legacy. It was cherished for its ability to produce ethereal sounds that transported listeners into another realm. In Ancient Rome, musicians would skillfully play the psaltery alongside other instruments, creating harmonious symphonies that resonated through grand amphitheaters and intimate gatherings alike. This testament to its versatility showcases how it effortlessly adapted across different musical genres and settings. Throughout history, depictions of angelic figures playing the they have been immortalized in stained glass windows and engravings. These celestial beings symbolize divine harmony and serve as a reminder of music's transcendent power. The Hunterian Psalter provides us with an exquisite glimpse into medieval times where musicians are portrayed passionately strumming their psalteries amidst intricate pen & ink illustrations on vellum. This artwork serves as a testament to both the religious importance and artistic beauty associated with this instrument. Sufi Dervish devotees at prayer often incorporated the mesmerizing tones of the psaltery into their rituals, using it as a conduit for spiritual connection and enlightenment. The arch of Laodicea in Syria witnessed these soul-stirring performances that captivated all who heard them. Symbolism intertwines with music when we encounter imagery such as Death leading an old man towards his final resting place while accompanied by haunting melodies from a somberly played psaltery. This portrayal reminds us of life's transient nature but also highlights how music can provide solace even during our darkest moments.