Don Nicolò Amati[1] (born Nicolò Marchioni or Nicolò Melchioni;[2] 1662–1752) was an Italian violin maker based in Bologna. In 1687 he entered priesthood. He pursued both careers, priesthood and violinmaking, throughout his lifetime.[3]
It is assumed that he took the surname "Amati" as a homage to one of the Amatis, the most famous violin-maker family of the time in Bologna, but he was not himself a member.[3]
His violins are considered of varying quality in workmanship, although they are noted for their high-quality varnish.[4]
His workshop was located in the Santi Cosma e Damiano district.
References
edit- ^ https://tarisio.com/cozio-archive/browse-the-archive/makers/maker/?Maker_ID=10
- ^ Regazzi, Roberto (2001). "Amati, Dom Nicolò". In Sadie, Stanley; Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan Publishers. ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.
- ^ a b "Dom Nicolaus Amati | Violin Maker | Skinner Inc". www.skinnerinc.com. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ^ "Maker - Amati". Amati. Retrieved 2016-02-16.