Photo of collection object Double Virginal — Hans Ruckers the Elder. Double Virginal, 1581. Pine, beech, poplar, mahogany, paint, gesso, metal, parchment, brass, Width: 71 3/4 in. (182.2 cm) Depth: 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm). Gift of B. H. Homan, 1929, 29.90. public-domain.

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Double Virginal

1581

Hans Ruckers the Elder

Musical Instruments

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Hans Ruckers the Elder
Classification: Chordophone, Zither, Plucked string instrument, Virginal
Formatted Medium: Pine, beech, poplar, mahogany, paint, gesso, metal, parchment, brass
Medium: Pine, beech, poplar, mahogany, paint, gesso, metal, parchment, brass
Locations: city: Antwerp, : Flemish
Dimensions: Width: 71 3/4 in. (182.2 cm) Depth: 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
Departments: Musical Instruments
Accession Number: 29.90
Credit Line: Gift of B. H. Homan, 1929
Rights Statement: public-domain
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