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Instrument Maker
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Instrument Maker

Caspar Luyken · 1694 · etching; paper

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

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In the 17th century, amateur musicians typically played more than one instrument. The rise of amateur musicmaking stimulated the flourishing of a remarkable music market in Dutch society of the time. Many musical instrument makers were active in the country, particularly in Amsterdam. They crafted valuable wind and string instruments, including flutes, oboes, viols,and violins.

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Credit lineInstrument Maker. 1694. Caspar Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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