Angel lutenist. Attributed to Juan de Flandes (c.1460-1519) in the dome of the choir in the Monastery of Guadalupe, c.1595
(1495ca) - Monasterio de Guadalupe, Spain
instrument: lute | century: 15cent/3/late | catalogue nº: 15-359b
Artwork
Creator Flandes, Juan de
Medium Artwork: Fresco
Location
City Guadalupe | Region Extremadura | Old kingdom Castile
Characteristics
| Body Lute | Strings 5 strings | Neck Medium | Pegbox R/Angled channels |
| Bridge Fixed | Frets No | Back Vaulted | Pegs Lateral |
| Technique Plucked plectrum |
Commentary
ARTWORK
One of the Frescos of angels in the dome of the choir in the Monastery of Guadalupe, a fresco attributed to Juan de Flandes (c.1460-1519), apparently dating from the last years of the 15th century. Alvarez (alvarez1965) documents payments to someone who could well be Juan de Flandes in Guadalupe in the last decadeof the century, 1595-1598. The paintings include angels playing: a) vihuela de arco, b) lute, c) rabel, d) psaltery, e) shawm?, f) portative organ, g) harp
INSTRUMENT
The lute has a very round body, six strings, no frets, and is played with a plectrum.