I just added the below image to the post, Serpent & Images: History and Images. The two trombone-like instruments are pretty curious, especially the one on the right. c. 1600—Germany: An image depicting a quintet of civic wind players…
Serpent & Ophicleide
Serpent in Procession
I just added the below entry and image to the post Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. 1607—Dresden, Germany: A depiction of a portion of a procession features 3 cornetts and what may be a serpent (see below image;…
3 Military Serpents
I just added the following 3 images to the post Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images, bringing the total number of images in that post to 90. Enjoy! c. 1800—Nuremberg, Germany: An image depicting Nuremberg military musicians includes a…
Two Trombone Prints from 19C France
Just added the following two images and their captions to the 19th Century Timeline (first half and second half). The first one, Musique d’Amateurs, has also been added to the post Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. The second one,…
Another Ophicleide in French Church
Yesterday I added the below entry and image to the blog post, Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. Including a few others I have recently added, that post now features 87 images! There are exceptions, but one of the things…
Belgian Buccin
I just added the following to the 19th century timeline (1st half) and to the post Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. 1833-1900—Turnhout, Belgium: A catchpenny print entitled Harmonie, probably published by Glenisson and Van Genechten, features musicians playing various instruments, including…
Two Bones and a Serpent
I just added the below entry and image to the 19th century timeline (2nd half) and to the blog post, Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. 1865-1916—Netherlands: A painting by artist Willem Constantijn Staring (1847-1916) depicts bandsmen of the 9th Regiment Infantry,…
Serpent on the March
It’s not quite as odd as the title sounds. I just added the below caption and image to the post, Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. c. 1790—London, England: An engraving depicts a regiment of Foot Guards in front of…
Angel Plays Serpent
I just added the below image and caption to the post, Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images, bringing the total number of images on that post to 81. The angel’s playing position is interesting—makes the instrument almost look like a bari…
Catchpenny Military Serpent
I just added the below image and entry to the post, Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. mid-19th century—Brussels, Belgium: A catchpenny print entitled Afbeeldingen van soldaten (Images of Soldiers), produced by Hemeleers-Van Houter, includes a musician playing serpent (see below…