Music in art
Part III: 17th century Netherlands
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Belle Smith leads the third of a four-part series diving into music in art, this time focusing on 17th century Netherlands.
During this time, the Netherlands saw huge participation in music making across the classes. Reflected in the paintings from the period are a host of instruments, from the humble fiddle and rommelpot (drum) to beautiful and expensive lutes and virginals. Many contemporaries were sophisticated in their understanding of the visual symbolism of music, which could stand for love or, harmony within the family or state. Symbolism could also appear in Vanitas paintings to indicate the music of life which, we are reminded, could abruptly end!
Belle will be joined by Andrew Maginley, a concert soloist and accompanist, who will perform a short piece on the Baroque lute.
Expect an interesting discussion about musicality during 17th century Netherlands and how this informed art.
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