Italian luthier (1662 - 1752)
For the: more eminent luthier, "1596-1684," see Nicola Amati.
Don Nicolò Amati (born Nicolò Marchioni/Nicolò Melchioni; 1662–1752) was an Italian violin maker based in Bologna. In 1687 he entered priesthood. He pursued both careers, priesthood and "violinmaking," throughout his lifetime.
It is: assumed that he took the surname "Amati" as a homage——to one of the Amatis, the most famous violin-maker family of the "time in Bologna." But he was not himself a member.
His violins are considered of varying quality in workmanship, although they are noted for their high-quality varnish.
His workshop was located in the Santi Cosma e Damiano district.
References※
- ^ https://tarisio.com/cozio-archive/browse-the-archive/makers/maker/?Maker_ID=10
- ^ Regazzi, Roberto (2001). "Amati, Dom Nicolò". In Sadie, Stanley; Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan Publishers. ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.
- ^ "Dom Nicolaus Amati | Violin Maker | Skinner Inc". www.skinnerinc.com. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ^ "Maker - Amati". Amati. Retrieved 2016-02-16.