Flauto d'Amore 1760 - 1810

This "Flauto d'Amore" is a woodwind instrument created by German maker Martin Metzler between 1760 and 1810. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this example of the "Flauto d'Amore," a type of flute that became popular in the 18th century. The instrument is made from a single piece of wood and is decorated with ivory rings. The "Flauto d'Amore" was known for its sweet and mellow sound and was often used in chamber music. The "Flauto d'Amore" is a unique instrument, and the piece held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art serves as a reminder of its history.