Pedro de Madrid playing the vihuela (Sevilla, 1599),
(1599) - Francisco Pacheco, Libro de descripción de verdaderos retratos.... fol. 211
instrument: vihuela de mano | century: 16cent/3/late | catalogue nº: 16-302
Artwork
Creator Pacheco, Francisco
Medium Artwork: Painting
Location
City Sevilla | Region Andalucia | Old kingdom Castile
Characteristics
| Body Waisted | Strings 7 courses | Neck Obscured | Pegbox Obscured |
| Bridge Obscured | Frets Obscured | Back Not visible | Pegs Obscured |
| Technique None |
Commentary
ARTWORK
One of the pen and ink, and watercolour portraits in Francsico Pacheco’s Libro de descripción. It is placed at the beginning of the eulogy of the virtues of this gentleman musician.
INSTRUMENT
The vihuela is only partially illustrated. It seems a medium sized solo instrument. Seven strings are depicted, so it could be a seven course vihuela or a four-course guitar disposed 3 x 2 + 1 strings.