Viola da Gamba: Historical String Instrument Guide #305226 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraving depicts a classic bass viola da gamba, featuring seven strings, a carved lion’s head scroll, and characteristic C-shaped soundholes. The instrument’s elongated body and fretted fingerboard reflect its role in consort music during the 16th-18th centuries. Shading techniques emphasize wood grain texture and structural details, typical of antique musical instrument illustrations.

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