Throughout art history, you can occasionally find multiple versions of the same image. Sometimes the versions are from the same artist (e.g., preparatory sketches), sometimes they are by other artists in other media (e.g., from a painting to an engraving), and sometimes they are copycat versions by other artists. There are several historical examples of [...]
More Angel-Trombones on Pipe Organs
April 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Added the below entry and picture to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century) and to an old blog post titled Perching on the Pipes: Trombone & Organ Images. What a beautiful instrument—and two trombones to top it off! 1740—Coburg, Germany: A Schuke organ is installed in St. Moriz Church. Atop the pipes are two angel-trombonists [...]
3 Trombones in Early 17th-Century Salzburg Fresco
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I just added the upper image and entry to the 17th Century Timeline (1st half). It is noteworthy for a couple of reasons. 1) Although there are numerous frescoes that feature the trombone (for starters, browse the Trombone History Timeline), very few of them include this many depictions of the instrument. 2) Kloster Nonnberg (or [...]
The Faintest Hint of a Trombone
February 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The faintest hint of a trombone (not a phrase you often hear) can be seen in the below painting I just added to the 17th century timeline (2nd half). A barely-visible angel playing trombone is found in the middle of the below detail, just below center. Possibly by Antonio Palomino, the wall painting is located [...]