2020 Essays
Varnish for Lutes
Among the several entries devoted to varnish in Ms. Fr. 640, the one on fol. 98r is exclusively about varnish for lutes. Yet what makes for the specificity of this varnish? What is the purpose of its distinctively red color? By reconstructing the recipe “Varnish for lutes,” this essay examines the properties and the meaning of varnish for stringed instruments.
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- July 23, 2026
