10.4.12

Music and musicians by Gerrit van Honthorst


Besides Gerrit van Honthorst (1592-1656) several painters of the 15-18th centuries were interested in music as a motif for their works, as it played an important role in the evening entertainment gatherings and in festive occasions.

Além de Gerrit van Honthorst (1592-1656) vários pintores dos séculos XV-XVIII se preocuparam com o tema da música por esta servir de entretenimento nos serões e ocasiões festivas.


Gerrit van Honthorst (1592-1656)-'concert'-oil on canvas-1625   Roma-Galleria Borghese

Gerrit van Honthorst (1592-1656)-'concert on a balcony'-oil on canvas-1624   Paris-Musée du Louvre
   
Gerrit van Honthorst (1592-1656)-'musical group on a balcony'-fresco-1622   Private collection

Gerrit van Honthorst (1592-1656)-'happy violinist'-oil on canvas   Amsterdam-Rijksmuseum

Gerrit van Honthorst (1592-1656)-'the happy violinist with a glass of wine'-oil on canvas-1624   Madrid-Museo Thyssen Bornemisza

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