The Trumpet shall Sound: Music in Christian art
Fri, Apr 24
|Foundling Museum
In this lecture, we will look at images of some of the Biblical narratives that show the power of music in all its variety:
Time & Location
Apr 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ, UK
About the Event
In every culture, music or singing have always been one of the most basic expressions of
faith and spirituality, but for artists, expressing the power of music in a silent, visual medium
is a paradox. Yet visual representations of music are essential in Western Christian art.
In this lecture, we will look at images of some of the Biblical narratives that show the power
of music in all its variety: from David’s soothing harp to the terrifying trumpets of the
Apocalypse. There will be a particular focus on angels: why are they so often depicted with