The book is now available! 

Photo Section

The book contains day- and UV-light life size pictures of 21 of the best preserved Stradivaris of all periods from famous European collections. Many of these instruments have not been documented in the past decades and under no circumstances by these means.

Scientific Overview

• Close-ups for the demonstration of  stratigraphic layering system (magnification up to 5x)
• Microscopic mapping of typical varnish phenomena and of cross-sections of historical data (magnification up to 1000x)
• Analysis of organic an inorganic components determined by optical and chemical methods

Cultural Overview

• Historical studies of Cremonese varnish
• Investigation of wear patters (ablation profiles) on stringed instruments

 The text is English and German.

The price is 350 euro excluding possible taxes due upon delivery.

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