Thursday 17 February 2011

Gothic Harp Painted by Heironymus Bosch

As mentioned on the 'Classical Journey' on Tuesday, Shaun Newman was able to work out the design of the Gothic harp by studying a painting by Heironymus Bosch.  Here it is with Shaun's harp for comparison.  See what you think.
Hieronymus Bosch, Garden of Earthly Delights,
c. 1500, Triptych, Oil on panel,
central panel: 220 x 195 cm, wings: 220 x 97 cm,
Museo del Prado, Madrid.

The Harp Revived
Detail of the Gothic Harp/Lute/Hurdy-Gurdy


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