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Harpsichord by Patavinus
Maker:
Patavinus
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
1561
Museum:
Munich, Deutsches Museum
Date Range
1550-1600
Current Location:
Germany
Material:
Painter:
Pedals:
Catalogue Number:
Origin:
Italy
Type:
Harpsichord
The term "Patavinus" is Latin for "from Padua," which reflects the origins of its maker, Franciscus Patavinus (Francesco of Padua). The instrument is widely recognized by music historians as a rare, surviving example of its era's craftsmanship and has even been used in modern historical recordings
Photo Credit: Janot Wikicommons
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