Violas da gamba feature in special music room following museum's renovation
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is set to reopen on 13 April after
a ten-year renovation progamme. As well as its famous collection of
Dutch art, the museum will display a number of special collections,
with a dedicated music room housing violas da gamba and other
instruments.
Four gambas will be on display: one by Sebastian Mayr from 1778;
another by John Roos that dates from 1587; a 1705 example by Barak
Norman (pictured); and a c.1750 pardessus de viole.
Visitors will also find early stringed instruments depicted in
paintings and etchings by artists including Nicolaes de Bruyn and
Rembrandt.
photo: Rijksmuseum
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