Driehoekig muziekinstrument before 1828

Editor: So here we have Pierre Félix van Doren's "Triangular Musical Instrument," a drawing created sometime before 1828. It has this almost ethereal feel to it with the soft lines and the geometric, yet musical design. What catches your eye, or perhaps your ear, when you look at it? Curator: Oh, the whispers this drawing evokes! It's like looking at the blueprint for a forgotten dream. The precise lines suggest a scientific curiosity, an attempt to capture something ephemeral, like music itself, within a rigid structure. And then, the ribbons! Those playful flourishes hint at the pure joy of creating sound. Do you feel that tension between order and whimsy, almost like a battle between the head and the heart? Editor: I do see that. It is a curious thing, almost a planned doodle, yet the musical quality gives it levity. What do you suppose this instrument would have sounded like? Curator: Ah, that's the million-dollar question! To me, the triangle suggests clarity, maybe even a bit of dissonance. I imagine a sound both sharp and resonant, echoing in a grand hall...or perhaps a playful melody played by mischievous sprites in a hidden grove. It’s all wonderfully open to interpretation, isn't it? It also strikes me that it’s not fully defined. Perhaps it's the artist prompting the viewer to co-create the artwork! Editor: Absolutely. I’m now fascinated imagining all these distinct possibilities. I initially didn't know what to make of it. Curator: Isn't that the magic of art? A humble sketch ignites our imagination and carries us away. It shows how artistic visions, even those from centuries past, can be strikingly innovative. Editor: Agreed. It really gets one's curiosity flowing and transforms the work from a simple drawing to an amazing instrument.