The article presents the organ as an element of vanity painting. The main theme of the article is an iconographic analysis of a painting by Raphael, The Ecstasy of St. Cecilia. The author of the article describes symbolism of those musical instruments which belong to the profane sphere, and the organ as an instrument representing heavenly music.
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