Three Military Trumpeters on Horseback

Three Military Trumpeters on Horseback

RP-P-1889-A-15038

collector's mark: Lugt 2228a

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Music is also inextricably linked to the military. With the peal of trumpets and the beating of drums, the army announced its presence in the field; however, the instruments were also used to issue orders to the men. The long trumpets seen here are typical of the cavalry; the infantry (the foot soldiers) played shorter versions. Cavalry and ground troops used different melodies to avoid confusion between the military units.

New Hollstein Dutch 191-1(2)

• print maker: workshop of Jacques de Gheyn (II), Leiden
• print maker: Zacharias Dolendo (possibly), Netherlands
• after design by: after design of Jacques de Gheyn (II) (mentioned on object)
• publisher: Jacques de Gheyn (II) (mentioned on object), Leiden

1599

gravure

height 157 mm x width 206 mm

purchase 1889-12

Public domain

New Hollstein Dutch 191-1(2)

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