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Die Instrvment gantz lvstig Kling vorab wen man darein tvt singen

Die Instrvment gantz lvstig Kling vorab wen man darein tvt singen is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1580 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Die Instrvment gantz lvstig Kling vorab wen man darein tvt singen is an engraving that depicts a scene of domestic music-making.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a lute and sheet music, illustrating the practice of singing into instruments to enhance their sound, as described in the German title.
Technique & Style
The engraving presents a detailed representation of a lute, with its pegs correctly tuned, and sheet music with notes ready for performance, offering insight into 16th-century music practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.



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