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Playing the Keyboard through the Ages

Beginning in late medieval times, artists have captured images of musicians playing keyboard instruments. These depictions are a rich source of information as we try to reconstruct the instruments and musical practices of the past. In addition, they are beautiful.




  • Music, Playing the Organ by Gentile da Fabriano, ca. 1411
  • Positive Organ by Israhel van Meckenem
  • Ghent Altarpiece by Jan van Eyck
  • Saint Cecilia and an Angel by Orazio Gentileschi
  • Saint Cecilia at the Organ by Anon., 16th century
  • Saint Cecilia Playing the Organ by Justus Suster
  • A Lady Playing the Clavichord by Gerrit Dou, 1665
  • Action proves the Man by Jan Steen, 1659
  • The Duet by Jehan Georges Vivert