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Lute

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  • Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.
  • A lute-maker testing one of the lutes in his workshop: other musical instruments are hanging on the walls, and there are tools on and around the workbench. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.
  • Three men playing wind and string instruments. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.
  • Men and women carousing in a stately bedroom, with accompanying text on the artist. Engraving by J. L. Delignon, late 18th century, after A. Borel after J. B. Weenix.
  • Men and women carousing in a stately bedroom, with accompanying text on the artist. Engraving by J. L. Delignon, late 18th century, after A. Borel after J. B. Weenix.
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    The Virgin Mary and Christ child with saints (the 'Felicini' altar piece). Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after F. Francia, 1494.

    Francia, Francesco, approximately 1450-1517. | Date: 1830 | Reference: 25578i
    Part of: La Pinacoteca della Pontificia Accademia delle Belle Arti in Bologna
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    A woman playing the lute; representing music. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.

    Delaune, Etienne, 1518?-1583. | Date: 1560 | Reference: 25860i
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    A bird's beak cuts a woman's hand; representing the sense of touch and the fact that it persists longer (in pain) than the other senses. Engraving, 16--.

    | Reference: 27049i
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    Three men playing wind and string instruments. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.

    Amman, Jost, 1539-1591. | Date: [1568] | Reference: 33975i
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    A lute-maker testing one of the lutes in his workshop: other musical instruments are hanging on the walls, and there are tools on and around the workbench. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.

    Amman, Jost, 1539-1591. | Date: [1568] | Reference: 33978i
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