This harpsichord was made by Francesco Poggio in Florence, Italy, in 1620. The soundboard pf this polygonal virginal is made of spruce with a gilt parchment rose. Other instruments attributed to Francesco Poggio are in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Yale University, New Haven; and the University of Edinburgh.
Poggio Virginal
- Description (Brief)
- This harpsichord was made by Francesco Poggio in Florence, Italy, in 1620. It is a polygonal virginal with a compass of C/E - f3 (6 split keys for alternate tunings), and has a disposition of 1 x 8’. The soundboard is made of spruce with a gilt parchment rose. This virginal has medium-brown stained arcaded naturals and dark-stained accidentals. The jackrail, possibly a later addition or re-inscribed, is inscribed: “IONNES BATT. BONI DA CORTONA. FECIT ANNO. 1617.”
- The inseparable outer case is painted black with gold designs. The interior of the lid is painted with panels of birds and flowers with a shield in the center. The stand is similarly painted black with gold designs and 4 curved legs.
- Other instruments attributed to Francesco Poggio are in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Yale University, New Haven, and the University of Edinburgh.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Poggio, Francesco
- date made
- 1620
- Credit Line
- Gift of Cooper Union Museum
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- paint (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 37 1/4 in x 64 3/4 in x 22 1/2 in; 94.615 cm x 164.465 cm x 57.15 cm
- Object Name
- harpsichord
