I recently added this print and its caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, first half). I also added it to the article, Trombone History: Cherubs Playing the Trombone, which now features 10 different visual examples. c. 1650—Artist…
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Angel Trombonist from Malta
I recently added another angel trombonist to the 17th Century of the Trombone History Timeline and to the HubPages article, Angel Trombonists throughout History. This image is from Malta, an island off Italy. Here it is, along with its caption: 1661-66—Valletta, Malta:…
Trombonists, The Perfect Little Angels
Below is another angel trombonist I just added to the Trombone History Timeline. Quite a nice little drawing, in my opinion. For many more pictures of angels playing trombone, see Angel Trombonists Throughout History: 50 Images. c. 1610—Loreto, Italy: Artist…
Another Baroque Still Life with Trombone
Last April I added a Baroque still life to the timeline and mentioned it in this blog. Still life paintings that include trombone are difficult to find; most often, if they include a brass instrument, they seem to include trumpet…
Angel-Trombonist from Italian Switzerland
Just added the below entry and image to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). I will probably also add it to the HubPages article, Angel-Trombonists Throughout History. I’ve also included the larger view on this post, not just…
Viennese Angel-Trombonist
I just added the following image to the 18th century Trombone History Timeline. I also added it to the HubPages articles Angel Trombonists Throughout History and How to Hold a Sackbut: The Grip of the Early Trombone in Pictures. 1725-30—Vienna,…
Trombonist in Costume
Ever had to wear a costume to a gig? I just added the below caption and image to the 16th century trombone history timeline. Now those are some costumes. 1591—Dresden, Germany: A group of elaborately-costumed musicians, documented by artist Daniel…
Baroque Trombonist on Horseback
Just added the following caption and picture to the 17th century timeline (first half). If you go to the post, Hi Ho Brass! Trombones on Horseback, you can see several other pictures of brave souls who apparently attempted the feat…
Musicians and Mercury
I just added the below caption and image to the 17th century timeline (1st half). As you can see from this article, trombone was active in processions even well before this seemingly early example. 1614—Dresden, Germany: An image documenting…
Trombone on Baroque Organ Shutters
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, first half). Another angel-trombone. 1638—Schleiz, Germany: A painting on the left organ shutter in the Bergkirche includes an angel trombonist among several angel musicians…