Tag Archives: Painting

King David and his pretty little lyres

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

When researching the old European lyres there are two pictures that always keep surfacing: The Vespasian Lyre Probably the most famous is the one of King David in the Vespasian Psalter (Southern England, 2nd or 3rd quarter of the 8th … Continue reading →

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The Lyra-cittern

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Time goes by rapidly. So much to do and so little time. But at least I am busy enough to keep me off the streets. This saturday my 2018 re-enactment season starts with two weekends at the “Batavia Shipyard” in … Continue reading →

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A long post about a large neck

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

It has been quite a while since I posted an update on the Schelle theorbo. Let’s just say that the focus has been on building instead of writing. Long days and many events. Integral part of the theorbo is its … Continue reading →

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Sneak preview van de Baburen tentoonstelling…

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Komende zondag is het evenement “Baburen komt thuis” op Kasteel Duurstede en in Museum Dorestad. Afgelopen week werd de tentoonstelling ingericht. Hier alvast een klein voorproefje… Een prachtig overzicht van het werk van Baburen Mijn bijdrage bestaat uit een deze … Continue reading →

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The Jheronimus Bosch Lute pt. 8 – Pegs and frets

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

After the soundboard was painted it’s time to finish the lute. On this oak model I decided to keep it very simple, by giving the whole instrument a light coat of wax. I tried this before on other instruments with great … Continue reading →

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The Jheronimus Bosch Lute pt. 7 – Painting a lute…

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

As you know I often use paintings as inspiration for my instruments. I use them as historical sources, and look for paralels with existing instruments and between paintings of certain makers, times and places themselves. Being a visual thinker (often … Continue reading →

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A lute from hell…

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

I have always been an admirer of the paintings by Jheronimus Bosch. His works – like those of Bruegel – are like ‘find Waldo’ plates, riddled with strange creatures, humor and symbolism. It’s easy to fill an evening staring at … Continue reading →

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The decorated Spanish Cello

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

It’s considered to one of the masterpieces of Antonio Stradivari. The “Bass of Spain” was made in 1696 and is one of only eleven highly decorated instruments the old master made. It was aquired by King Felipe V of Spain in … Continue reading →

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DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

One of my favorite artworks is the drawing of “The Vitruvian Man” by Leonardo DaVinci. Apart from being a great artpiece it’s also a handy tool while designing. As the proportions are very beautiful. In our time this drawing in one … Continue reading →

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The feast of Saint Nicolas

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

One of the feasts almost unique for the low countries is that of Saint Nicolas or “Sinterklaas”. Although the official feast is at the 6th of December, in Dutch and Belgian homes the evening before has become just as – … Continue reading →

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