Tenor Recorder 1595 - 1605

This tenor recorder, crafted by the Italian instrument maker Francesco Bassano between 1595 and 1605, exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Renaissance period. The recorder, a woodwind instrument, is made of a single piece of dark, polished wood, with a series of finger holes along its length, and its elegant form and precise detailing speak to the skill of its maker. It is a testament to the beauty and utility of musical instruments from this era and is now a cherished artifact housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.