Viola da Gamba (Leg Viol) - a Bass Viol
Viola da Gamba (Leg Viol) - a Bass Viol, played held betwen the knees of the player (hence the name!). Shakespeare mentions the Viola da Gamba as viol-de-gamboys'. This lovely example was made in Hamburg in 1701 and remains perfectly preserved with a beautiful carved ivory peg-box. Replaced in the 18th century by the violoncello
Picture No
10694674
Media ID
46576237
Size
2824px x 5358px
(6.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Lambert & Butler Cigarette Card Series - Interesting Musical Instruments (24/25)
Date
1929
