Theodore Xavery (18th century), Netherlands
- Mercury and Argus (ca 1750-1760), ivory relief, elliptic, 10.6 × 8.0 cm, Theodore Xavery (18th century). London: Victoria & Albert Museum, A. 17-1964. Mercury sits playing a cylindrical pipe (possibly a recorder) to a reclining Argus who is almost asleep. Io watches from behind a tree.
Juan & Miguel Ximénez
Spanish painters working in Aragon: Miguel was active from 1466 until his death in 1505; his son, Juan, was active from ca 1500 until his death, also in 1505.
- Coronation of the Virgin, painting, Juan & Miguel Ximenez (op. 1466-1505). Location unknown. Ref. Website: gallica (2012-b&w). Mary is crowned by Jesus whilst, from a gallery behind the throne, three angels play cylindrical pipes, very likely recorders, given the fingering. A fourth angel plays a lute.
Cite this article as: Lander, Nicholas S. 1996–2025. Recorder Home Page: Iconography. Last accessed 29 August 2025. https://recorderhomepage.net/recorder-iconography/