A print of a detailed working drawing of a Cittern, attributed to Girolamo
Virchi, from The Hill Collection of Musical Instruments No. 33.
There is a very similar cittern in the Musée de la Musique in Paris, which must have been made in the same workshop. The cittern in Paris has been attributed to Girolamo Virchi of Brescia.
Part of a range of reproduction drawings from the Hill Collection of Musical Instruments, where they are used by luthiers to replicate and repair stringed instruments.
You don't have to be a musician to appreciate these wonderful drawings which also make great wall art pieces.
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