Three Musicians, Heinrich Aldegrever, 1538
engraving, h 117mm × w 79mm More details
Trombonists and trumpeters were held in high esteem in the 16th century. Many German cities maintained their own company of brass players, called ‘Stadtpfeifer.’ They performed at official festivities and processions and could also be hired by the bourgeois elite for weddings and celebrations. The medal pinned to their cloaks signalled their official status.
