Here you can search for and explore various symbolic associations that have been attributed to the cornetto, a wind instrument popular in European art, literature, and theology between the 15th and 17th centuries.
This database brings together hundreds of references drawn from paintings, manuscripts, and writings where the cornetto appears as a symbol—musical, spiritual, or moral. You can filter by country, medium, genre, or type of cornett, and view notes about the hidden meanings ascribed to each appearance.
The resource is part of the Trumpet Journey research project and is intended for scholars, musicians, and anyone curious about the instrument’s historical imagery.
Using the Cornetto Symbolism Database
This searchable database brings together references to the cornetto (or cornett) in art, literature, and music, compiled from a range of historical sources.
Use the Search Builder panel below to create focused queries — for example:
Country = Italy AND Medium contains “painting”
You can:
• Add Condition to include more search terms.
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• Use the global search box (top right) for general text searches.
• Sort columns by clicking their headers.
• Export results using the CSV, Excel, PDF, or Print buttons above.
The data view updates instantly as you refine your filters.
| ID | AUTHOR | TITLE | COUNTRY | MEDIUM | GENRE | HIDDENMEANING | REALDATE | CORNETTTYPE | Associations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | AUTHOR | TITLE | COUNTRY | MEDIUM | GENRE | HIDDENMEANING | REALDATE | CORNETTTYPE | Associations |