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Bass viol da gamba and bow
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
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.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineBas-viola da gamba en strijkstok. c. 1680. Hendrik Jacobs. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
