I just added the below image to the Trombone History Timeline (19th Century—1st half). If you’re an actor and you’re having your portrait done, you’ll want it with a trombone, of course. 1837—Samuel Vale as Timotheus Trombone in “The…
Trombone Images
Pair of Early Baroque Trombone Prints
I recently added these two new images to the Trombone History Timeline (17th Century—1st half). Both are from the early part of the Baroque period. They illustrate two important activities of trombonists of the time (playing for a royal funeral…
Over the Edge: 17th Century Trombone Print
I have played from plenty of lofts and balconies of various sorts in my career, but I am always reluctant to extend my slide over the edge. There’s just that minuscule chance! Below is a picture I recently added to the…
Angels at San Stefano, Vicenza
I recently added this painting and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—1st half). The painting is quite striking, consisting of only four musicians and featuring a beautiful contrast in colors. The trombone in the picture has an extra…
Another Angel-Trombonist in Milan
Notice how the angel-trombonist appears to be swooping down to play for the people below. I recently added this picture and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—1st half). For another painting in a Milan church by the same…
Renaissance Trombone Art: 1 Artist, 3 Names, 3 Images
I recently added the second image below to the Trombone History Timeline (16th Century). It’s by Pieter de Witte (c. 1548-1628), also known as Peitro Candido and Peter Candid. He was probably born in the Low Countries, grew up and trained…
Angel Trombonist in Italian Switzerland
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, first half). I also added it to the HubPages articles Angel Trombonist Throughout History and How to Hold a Sackbut: The Grip of the Early Trombone…
Two New Baroque Trombone Paintings
I just added two new paintings to the Trombone History Timeline. They are shown below, along with their captions. I have also added them to the post, Pick That Thing Up and Play! 11 Trombone Paintings from 17th-Century Flanders (which…
Better Cherub Image, Plus 2 Additional Views
I recently found a clear color image of the trombone-playing cherub in Milan’s San Simpliciano. I have replaced the old, blurry, black and white image in the Trombone History Timeline (16th century) and in the HubPages article, Trombone History: Cherubs…
More Angel-Trombonists
The top image by Roncalli was posted several weeks ago, but I recently added the bottom two images to the Trombone History Timeline. They are apparently all part of the same set. Readers may be interested in seeing more angel-trombonists…