Rebec Collection

16th Century Musicians 1
A piper performs with players of three types of stringed instruments - a rebec, a lute and a harp

King David playing a 'lyre', probably a Rebec (Rebeck) 3-stringed instrument developed from Arab Rabab
534725 King David playing a 'lyre', probably a Rebec (Rebeck) 3-stringed instrument developed from Arab Rabab. 10th-11th century

Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4906842 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 296x364 cm; (add.info.: Saint Martin. ca. 1560)

Window w2 the Feast of Tabernacles Ex XXIII 15 (stained glass)
721554 Window w2 the Feast of Tabernacles Ex XXIII 15 (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Angel Musicians
3496131 Angel Musicians by Zenale, Bernadino (1460-1526); 62.5x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernardo Zenale-Angeli Suonatori di liuto e ribeca); Photo eMauro Ranzani; Italian

Depicting musician angels (ex Varennes-Jarcy - originally from the Abbey de Gercy
721084 Depicting musician angels (ex Varennes-Jarcy - originally from the Abbey de Gercy?) (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny

Musicians playing the rebec, figures in a capital of the cloister of the Monastery of Santa Maria de l Estany

Trompe l oeil still life with a lute, rebec and music sheets. Artist: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l oeil still life with a lute, rebec and music sheets. Private Collection

Rebec, a string instrument. Made by Ignacio Gleta and J. M. Lama񡠨 1945), Barcelona. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Museum of Music

King David playing a lyre. 10th-11th century manuscript of St Martial de Limoges. Probably a Rebec (Rebeck) 3-stringed instrument developed from Arab Rabab. Bibliotheque Nationale

Sudanese rebec player
An itinerant ministrel from the Sudan playing the rebec. Date: 1893

Sordino - known to the French as a pochette - this instrument is a pocket fiddle. Derived in form from the medieval Rebec, orignating from the Near East and also known as the Gigue

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: RABAB. A rabab, a two-stringed instrument found mainly in Arab and Islamic countries. Line engraving, German, late 19th century

A Medieval Duet
Duet for woodwind - an early form of hautbois - and bowed strings - perhaps a rebec - with an obliging friend to hold the music

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In the vibrant world of 16th-century musicians, one instrument stood out among the rest - the rebec. Crafted by the skilled hands of Ignacio Gleta, this string instrument captivated audiences with its enchanting melodies. Its presence was not limited to musical performances alone; it found its way into various forms of art. One such depiction can be seen in a mesmerizing tapestry inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's work. Woven with gold, silver, silk, and wool, this masterpiece transports us back to a time when music and art intertwined seamlessly. The window adorned with stained glass showcases an exquisite scene from the Feast of Tabernacles, where angel musicians play their rebecs with heavenly grace. The influence players extended beyond religious settings as well. Figures carved into a capital within the cloister of a monastery immortalize these talented individuals who brought joy through their music. Even trompe l'oeil still life paintings featured this remarkable instrument alongside other musical treasures like lutes and sheet music. Venturing further across continents brings us to Sudan, where a rebec player adds his own unique touch to traditional melodies. This demonstrates how this ancient instrument transcended borders and cultures throughout history. Returning to Bosch's captivating imagery once more reveals Greek gods Pluto and Persephone sitting alongside Cerberus, the three-headed dog. Amidst this mythical realm lies yet another tapestry showcasing intricate details woven in gold, silver, silk, and wool - truly capturing the essence of artistic brilliance. From grand tapestries to delicate stained glass windows and even ancient carvings on monastery walls – each portrayal pays homage to an instrument that has left an indelible mark on history: the rebec. Its timeless allure continues to resonate through centuries as it weaves its melodic threads into our hearts and souls.