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Historical models on which the soundboard rosettes are based

 

 

These images are at a scale of 1:1

 

        

 

The rosette in the Single-manual harpsichord by Onofrio Guarracino, Naples, 1651, Andrea Coen, Rome

The side view at the right shows the holes in the paper supports between the different levels and also shows the top of the central 'tree' very clearly.

 

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