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Dutch and Flemish Musical Instruments

Dutch and Flemish Musical Instruments

From the end of the Middle Ages to the 18th century, the Netherlands was an important center for artistic innovation and production. Explore a selection of Dutch and Flemish works from the MFA’s musical instruments collection, including a harpsichord made by the famous Couchet family from Antwerp.

Collection Highlights
Violoncello
Marcus Snoeck
about 1720
Virginal (Muselar)
Andreas Ruckers, the Elder
1610
Violin
Mathijs Hofmans IV
about 1650
Harpsichord
Joseph Joannes Couchet
1680