Soprano viol

Sebastian Mayr, 1728

When the viol family gave way to the violin family, only the bass viol survived into the 18th century. In France the soprano viol enjoyed popularity until late in the 17th century, but elsewhere the smaller viols disappeared. A few survived by being converted, such as this soprano viol, which was used as a viola until the 19th century.

  • Artwork typebowed instrument, musical instrument, stringed instrument, viola da gamba, viola, treble viol
  • Object numberBK-NM-11430-8
  • Dimensionslength 67 cm x width 24 cm x depth 19 cm
  • Physical characteristicsnaaldhout, palissander, esdoorn, ebbenhout, darm, beukenhout en mahoniehout