Theorbo Collection

Allegory of Music, 1649. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
Allegory of Music, 1649. allegorical figure tunes a theorbo. At her shoulder is a songbird, symbol of natural music, whereas by contrast she may be a representation of modern music theory

Cister-playing woman seated woman playing cister
Cister-playing woman, A seated woman playing on the cister. She is reflected in the mirror on the wall behind her. On the left the window, on the right a table with a bowl of fruit on it

Portrait of a musician, probably Petruccio, half-length
5947493 Portrait of a musician, probably Petruccio, half-length, playing a theorbo (oil on canvas) by Neapolitan School, (17th century)

Ancient Egyptian musical instruments. Musicians in loose tunics playing harps, theorbo, horn, sistrum and tambourine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios

Still Life with Books, 1625-30 (oil on panel)
3704087 Still Life with Books, 1625-30 (oil on panel) by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); 26.5x41.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The battered books allude to transience)

A Musician and his Daughter, 1629 (oil on wood)
3613965 A Musician and his Daughter, 1629 (oil on wood) by Keyser, Thomas de (1596/7-1667); 74.9x52.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Muse with Lute, c. 1578 (oil on canvas)
3619742 Muse with Lute, c.1578 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 119x84 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas)
3493085 Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 105.7x144.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Vanitas Still Life
CH20843 Vanitas Still Life by Roestraten, Pieter Gerritsz. van (c.1630-1700); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

A lady and gentleman in a landscape
CH19499 A lady and gentleman in a landscape by Wilson, Benjamin (1721-88); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Johanna le Gillon, Wife of Hieronymus van Beverningk, 1670 (oil on canvas)
5673094 Johanna le Gillon, Wife of Hieronymus van Beverningk, 1670 (oil on canvas) by Baen, Jan de (1633-1702); 156.1x121.1 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Johanna le Gillon)

A Young Woman Playing a Theorbo to Two Men, 1667-68 (oil on canvas)
3849590 A Young Woman Playing a Theorbo to Two Men, 1667-68 (oil on canvas) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 68x58 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes

The Suitors Visit, c. 1658. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
The Suitors Visit, c. 1658

Soldier Playing the Theorbo, 1865. Creator: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
Soldier Playing the Theorbo, 1865

A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, ca. 1658. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, ca. 1658

The Duet: Singer and Theorbo Player, 1669. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Young Man Playing a Theorbo. Artist: Bronckhorst, Jan Gerritsz van (1603-1661)
Young Man Playing a Theorbo. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Italian theorbo, 16th century, (1901). Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

A Woman playing a Theorbo to Two Men, ca 1668. Artist: Ter Borch, Gerard, the Younger (1617-1681)
A Woman playing a Theorbo to Two Men, ca 1668. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Gallant Company Cavaliers Ladies Galante ladies
Gallant Company, Cavaliers and Ladies, Galante ladies and gentlemen. Interior in which two men return from hunting with shot game: a hare and two partridges. A standing woman receives the hare

Two women Italian dress Two young women woman
Two women in Italian dress, Two young women in Italian dress. The woman on the left holds a lute in a hand and puts an arm on the shoulders of the woman on the right (who may be blind), lute

Portrait lute player Half-way left looking viewer
Portrait of a lute player, Portrait of a lute player. Half-way, to the left, looking at the viewer. Part of the collection of portrait miniatures, historical persons not known by name

Merry Company Festive Company Celebrating Company
Merry Company A Festive Company, Celebrating Company. Interior with a partying party, drinking party and making music around a set table

Serenade boy playing lute head beret plumes special forms
Serenade, A boy playing on a lute. On the head a beret with plumes, lute, and special forms of lute, eg.: theorbo, one person playing string instrument (plucked), tuning the lute

Music- couple Elegant ladies gentlemen contemporary clothing
Music-making couple Elegant ladies and gentlemen in contemporary clothing (series title), An elegantly dressed man and woman make music together. She plays a violin and he a lute

A soldier woman soldier having conversation holding
A soldier and a woman, A soldier is having a conversation with a woman while holding a cup together. The woman has a can in her hand

Three chitarroni (theorbo or bass lute).. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh

Musician Daughter 1629 Oil wood 29 1 / 2 x 20 3 / 4
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A couple making music
BAL82418 A couple making music by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722); 48x35.5 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

A Young Man Playing a Theorbo and a Young Woman Playing a Cittern, c
XCF22618 A Young Man Playing a Theorbo and a Young Woman Playing a Cittern, c.1630-32 (oil on canvas) by Molenaer, Jan Miense (1610-68); 68x84 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Family Concert, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
XAL227118 The Family Concert, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); 62x50 cm; Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice; Italian, out of copyright

Virgin and Child with Angels, detail of Angel Musicians, 1536-38 (oil on panel)
XIR221472 Virgin and Child with Angels, detail of Angel Musicians, 1536-38 (oil on panel) by Lopez, Gregorio (c.1490-1550); National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon

A Concert, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
XIR206933 A Concert, late 16th century (oil on canvas) by Florentine School, (16th century); 180.5x131.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Four putti around a cartouche, print maker: Anonymous, Cornelis Schut I, unknown, 1618 - 1705

Woman with broom in an interior, Theodor Matham, C. David, Lodewijk XIII koning van Frankrijk, 1627 - 1629

Farmer plays the lute, David Teniers II, Anonymous, 1626-1740

Allegory of transcience (Vanitas), Jan de Groot, Johannes de Boekhorst, 1745

People making music around a table, Jan van Somer, 1655 - 1700

Hearing, Alexander van Haecken, T. Jefferys, W. Herbert, 1739

View of Franeker 1598, Pieter Bast, 1598

Farmer plays the lute, Anonymous, David Teniers (II), David Teniers (II), 1626 - 1690

Music making people around a table, Jan van Somer, 1655 - 1700

Venus crowned by Bacchus, Arnold Houbraken, Lucas Cloppenburg (publisher), 1710

WOMAN PLAYING A THEORBO. Oil painting by Gerard Ter-Borch (1617-1681)

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

Evening Coat / Paquin 1914
Paquin evening coat: deep set fur trimmed sleeves & panels using a fabric with a Klimt style spiral motif. The shell style collar is possibly wired to keep its shape

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"The Theorbo: A Timeless Instrument in the World of Music" In the world of music, there are instruments that transcend time and captivate our souls. One such instrument is the theorbo, a fascinating creation that has left its mark on various artistic masterpieces throughout history. Dating back to ancient times, we find traces of musical instruments resembling the theorbo in Ancient Egyptian art. These depictions hint at its long-standing presence and significance in human culture. Fast forward to the Renaissance era, where artists like Laurent de la Hyre beautifully portrayed this instrument in their works. In "Allegory of Music" (1649), de la Hyre showcases a cister-playing woman seated next to a woman playing the theorbo. Their harmonious melodies seem to transport us into a realm where music becomes an allegory for life itself. The theorbo's allure continues with Petruccio's half-length portrait as he proudly holds his beloved instrument. This painting captures not only his passion but also highlights how musicians found solace and expression through their craft. Moving onto still-life paintings, we encounter "Still Life with Books" (1625-30). Amongst books and other objects lies a delicate representation of the theorbo—a reminder that even within intellectual pursuits, music finds its rightful place. "A Musician and his Daughter" (1629) portrays another intimate moment between father and child as they bond over shared melodies played on this enchanting instrument. It reminds us that music can bridge generations and create lasting connections. "Muse with Lute" (c. 1578) takes us further back in time but remains relevant nonetheless by showcasing an elegant muse serenading her audience with her lute-like theorbo—an embodiment of timeless beauty intertwined with melodic harmony. As we explore more artworks featuring this captivating instrument, "Allegory of Music" (1649) presents itself once again—this time in the form of an oil painting.