Lute, from Juan de Horozco y Covarrubias, Emblemas morales, Segovia: Juan de la Cuesta, 1589. fol. 67
(1589) - Juan de Horozco y Covarrubias, Emblemas morales. Segovia: Juan de la Cuesta, 1589 (Biblioteca Pública de Segovia — Signatura: 5479)
instrument: lute | century: 16cent/3/late | catalogue nº: 16-318
Artwork
Creator Horozco y Covarrubias, Juan de
Medium Artwork: Print
Location
City Segovia | Region Castilla-León | Old kingdom Castile
Characteristics
| Body Oval | Strings 5 strings | Neck Medium | Pegbox R/Angled flat |
| Bridge Not visible | Frets No | Back Vaulted | Pegs Lateral |
| Technique None |
Commentary
SOURCE
From Juan de Horozco y Covarrubias, Emblemas morales. Segovia: Juan de la Cuesta, 1589. The same woodcut was used in the 1591 reprint. A new woodcut woodcut was used in the 1604 edition. This illustration is at the opening of Emblema 34, on fol. 67 in the Libro segundo.
INSTRUMENT
The body shape is clear indication that it is intended to be a lute, but there are few details, other than the five strings and an angled pegbox.
IMAGE
Biblioteca Digital de Castilla y León. Rights: Creative Commons CCO
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