13-course lute
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Artwork Details
- Title: 13-course lute
- Maker: Wendelin Tieffenbrucker (German, active 1570–1610)
- Maker: Thomas Edlinger (German, 1662–1729)
- Date: ca. 1548-1612 and 1724
- Medium: Spruce, hardwood, yew, maple, ebony, bone, possibly fruitwood, paper
- Dimensions: 39 in L; 14.6 in W; 10.4 in H
Weight: 2.4lbs - Classification: Chordophone-Lute
- Credit Line: Loan courtesy of the National Music Museum, South Dakota; Purchase funds gift of Margaret Ann Everist, 2002
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments