Side Drum and Drumsticks

anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699

Music has always been a crucial element of public celebrations, such as military parades, coronations, royal weddings, and funerals, adding grandeur to the solemnity of the occasion. Musical ensembles entrusted with performing music at these events have existed in Europe since the Middle Ages. This display highlights various marching bands and their musical instruments dating from the 16th to the 19th century.

  • Artwork typepercussion instrument, musical instrument, drum
  • Object numberNG-NM-3126-1
  • Dimensionsheight 45.5 cm x diameter 48 cm x height 455 mm x diameter 470 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Drum
    • Side Drum and Drumsticks

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-3126-1

  • Description

    Houten trom met op de voorzijde een versiering van koperen nagels.

Creation

  • Creation

    musical instrument maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1600 - c. 1699

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 45.5 cm x diameter 48 cm x height 455 mm x diameter 470 mm

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

    • Giovanni Paolo Di Stefano, 'Rembrandts Trommel', Tijdschrift Oude Muziek, 2024/4, p. 14-15
    • Giovanni Paolo Di Stefano, 'Music Parade: a new display at the Rijksmuseum', CIMCIM Bulletin (Apr. 2020), p. 30-33: 31

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