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Gentleman Playing the Viola da Gamba
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Gentleman Playing the Viola da Gamba

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1750 · ivory; metal

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Tobacco rasp with back and box of ivory. On the back, in relief, a gentleman is depicted playing a viola da gamba; above him, horns of plenty, below, a basket of flowers. On the lid of the box, a bowl of fruit. The rasp is decorated on the underside with a shell shape.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineViola da gamba spelende heer. c. 1700 - c. 1750. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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