Division Viol 1692

"Division Viol" is a musical instrument created by Barak Norman in 1692. It is a type of viol, a bowed string instrument with a flat back and a body that is typically pear-shaped. Viols were popular in Europe during the Renaissance and Baroque periods and were often used in consort music, which featured groups of instruments playing together. This particular viol is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where it is considered a prime example of the art and craftsmanship of this period.