A Stradivarius Violin
A virtually unplayed violin made by Antonio Stradivarius in 1716. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. (The ornate tailpiece is of a later date).
Despite spending its life virtually unused, as part of a collection, this violin's neck was 'modernised' to suit 19th century trends. A pity, as it would otherwise be a perfectly preserved musical instrument from the Baroque period.
It is known as 'The Messiah'. We might think that whoever altered the neck was a 'very naughty boy!)
SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR lens.
A Stradivarius Violin
A virtually unplayed violin made by Antonio Stradivarius in 1716. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. (The ornate tailpiece is of a later date).
Despite spending its life virtually unused, as part of a collection, this violin's neck was 'modernised' to suit 19th century trends. A pity, as it would otherwise be a perfectly preserved musical instrument from the Baroque period.
It is known as 'The Messiah'. We might think that whoever altered the neck was a 'very naughty boy!)
SMC PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR lens.