I recently added the top images and caption shown below (c. 1620) to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—1st half). The same artist has another painting, also featured in the timeline, that includes an angel trombonist. I have included that…
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Angel Trombonist in Northern Italy
I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—2nd half). This portrayal of a trombone is a little unusual, but it does reflect the general shape of the instrument. 1679—Certosa di Pavia, Italy: A fresco…
Another Angel Trombonist from 17C Italy
Today I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). The number of angel-trombone images from the first quarter of the 17th century alone is remarkable and reflects the role of the trombone as…
Two More Renaissance Trombones
I just added the below entry and images to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). Both are somewhat curious images that are likely to be an artist’s best attempt at a relatively new instrument (an instrument that is rather difficult to depict…
Color Version of Woman Trombonist
I recently updated the below entry from the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). There are a few other places that have a small black & white detail of this trombone player, but this website is currently the only place I…
Another Angel Trombonist in the Clouds
I just added the below entry and pictures to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). It is an engraving after an image by Peter Candid (also known as Peter de Witte and Pietro Candido). For more trombone images by…
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…
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…