Bass Viol and Bow

anonymous, c. 1700

The bass viol was used as a solo instrument or to provide the bass line in chamber music ensembles. Its six strings are played with a bow held underhand. This instrument was made by Hendrik Jacobs, one of the most important 17th-century Dutch violin makers. The Italian term viola da gamba denotes that these instruments were played while resting on the leg.

  • Artwork typebowed instrument, musical instrument, bow, elements (of musical instruments)
  • Object numberBK-NM-11430-34-A
  • Dimensionsheight 66 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Bass Viol and Bow
    • Bow

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-11430-34-A

  • Description

    Strijkstok voor bass-viola da gamba.

Creation

  • Creation

    musical instrument maker: anonymous, Netherlands (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1700

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 66 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the State of the Netherlands and the Vereeniging van Noord-Nederlandsche Muziekgeschiedenis

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1899

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • 'Aanwinsten', Bulletin van de Nederlandse Oudheidkundige Bond 1, nr. 2 (1899-1900), p. 48-49: 48

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