Angel lutenist, above the Altar mayor of the Cathedral of Valencia, Paolo de San Leocadio, 1472-1481.
(1474) - Valencia, Cathedral,
instrument: lute | century: 15cent/3/late | catalogue nº: 15-349c
Artwork
Creator San Leocadio (Paolo da Reggio), Pablo de
Medium Artwork: Fresco
Location
City Valencia | Region Valencia | Old kingdom Aragon
Characteristics
| Body Lute | Strings courses | Neck Short | Pegbox R/Angled channels |
| Bridge Fixed | Frets Yes | Back Vaulted | Pegs Lateral |
| Technique Plucked |
Commentary
ARTWORK
Paolo de San Leocadio (1447 Reggio Emilia; c. 1520) described as an Italian-born Spanish painter. Painting is located above the Altar mayor of the Cathedral of Valencia, Paolo de San Leocadio, 1472-1481.
INSTRUMENT
Large, round-bodied lute, probably six courses judging by the width of the fingerboard.
IMAGE
Image (public domain) http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seu_angel_violademà.jpg
All the instruments are in detailed photos at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Catedral_de_València (consulted 23/01/2009).
Reproductions
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seu_angel_violademà.jpg
