Triangular Octave Spinet by Pasquino Querci

Triangular Octave Spinet 1625

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The "Triangular Octave Spinet" is a 17th century musical instrument crafted by Pasquino Querci. This spinet, which features a three-octave keyboard, is made of wood and is decorated with a painted design depicting a cherub. The spinet's top is painted with a depiction of cherubs in an oval framed by floral designs. The instrument is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. Spinets were popular in the 16th and 17th centuries as they were easier to transport and more affordable than the larger harpsichord. This instrument would have been used for home music-making.