Archlute, 1725
Made by David Tecchler (Austrian, born 1666)
Rome, Italy
Wood, tortoiseshell, various other materials; L. 70 1/2 in. (179.7 cm)
Purchase, Clara Mertens Bequest, in memory of André Mertens, 1988 (1988.87)
Technical Glossary
Made by David Tecchler (Austrian, born 1666)
Rome, Italy
Wood, tortoiseshell, various other materials; L. 70 1/2 in. (179.7 cm)
Purchase, Clara Mertens Bequest, in memory of André Mertens, 1988 (1988.87)
This type of large lute was a favorite instrument for vocal accompaniment in Baroque Italy.
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Art Movement/Style
Geography/Place
- • Musical Instrument, organized by culture, Europe
- • Musical Instrument, organized by culture, Europe, Italian Peninsula
Material and Technique
Object
Technical Glossary
- • turtleshell
- • Wood
