It is old hat, David. The link to your image doesn't work for me, but I think it would show the same image which has been on my website for many years: http://www.musicintime.co.uk/varioushistories.htm and Peter Forrester wrote an article about it for Lute News (which edition, Peter?). Or have you found something else, David?
I can't comment on the cittern - hopefully Peter can. But for me the interest is the instrument to the right of the cittern player - a harmonium. The bell-end flute is of interest too. I've tried for years to get this consort recreated. I even tried to get Historic Scotland, or whoever it is that owns the castle, to sponsor a recording - but to no avail. Apparently there are similar ceilings elsewhere in Europe, so it doesn't automatically mean it is a painting of an actual consort in Aberdeenshire. But it must be the most beautifully preserved painting. Maybe you should do a similar painting on your own bedroom ceiling, David? It would make a change from the mirror! Rob To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
