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attributed to Johannes Ruckers, 1640
The virginal, like the harpsichord, is a keyboard instrument the strings of which are plucked by plectra. Used mostly in domestic contexts, virginals were smaller and usually less costly than harpsichords. These instruments were often played by young girls, giving rise to the name ‘virginal’. The decoration of this instrument is not painted, but consists of printed paper.
- Artwork typekeyboard instrument, musical instrument, stringed instrument, virginal
- Object numberBK-KOG-595
- Dimensionslength 150 cm x width 48 cm x height 22 cm, length 106 cm x width 42.5 cm x height 78 cm
- Physical characteristicspoplar, spruce, oak, bone, paper, metal, leather