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Category Archives: Jheronimus Bosch Lute
A Jheronimus Bosch lute… pt. 4 – Everything at once…
I tried to complete the Bosch lute in time for the re-enactment event next saturday . But this is about half the time it normally takes to make a lute. According to the planning it should work, but it was … Continue reading
Posted in Jheronimus Bosch Lute, Re-enactment, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop
Tagged Crafts, Creativity, Hands, Jheronimus Bosch, Lute, Lutherie, Making, Netherlands, Reënactment, Woodworking
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A Jheronimus Bosch lute… pt. 3 – Ribs to spare
The reactions to this Jheronimus Bosch project have been overwhelming. Apparently more people are interested in this combination of art history and lutherie. Bosch is more popular than ever. The exhibition in the “Noordbrabants Museum” was completely sold out, with … Continue reading
Posted in Documentary, History, Jheronimus Bosch Lute, Projects, Re-enactment, Think different, Tools, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop
Tagged Crafts, Creativity, Curiosity, Hands, History, Ideas, Inspiration, Learning, Lute, Lutherie, Making, Quality, Reënactment, Secrets, Sharing information, Thoughts, Tools, Workshop
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A Jheronimus Bosch lute… pt.2 – the saga continues
Most lute makers rely on a mould or form to glue the back together. Although it is possible to make a lute “up in the air” like some oud makers still do. In the first European description of a lute … Continue reading
Posted in Documentary, History, Jheronimus Bosch Lute, Projects, Re-enactment, Research, Tools, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop
Tagged Crafts, Curiosity, Hands, History, Homo Universalis, Ideas, Inspiration, Lute, Lutherie, Making, Quality, Reënactment, Sharing information, Tools, Woodworking
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A lute from hell…
I have always been an admirer of the paintings by Jheronimus Bosch. His works – like those of Bruegel – are like ‘find Waldo’ plates, riddled with strange creatures, humor and symbolism. It’s easy to fill an evening staring at … Continue reading
Posted in History, Jheronimus Bosch Lute, Re-enactment, Research, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop
Tagged Crafts, Creativity, Curiosity, Hands, History, Ideas, Inspiration, Learning, Lute, Lutherie, Making, Netherlands, Painting, Secrets, Sharing information, Woodworking, Workshop
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The Dutch Luthier 