7-string French bass viol

This seven-string viol is based on an original 17th century model by Guillaume Barbey. The scroll of the viol has been carved with a detailed head of a woman, while the fingerboard and tailpiece are painted with gilt monograms in a design borrowed from an anonymous 17th century viol. Through constant study and exploration of medieval instruments and the needs of contemporary musicians, Judith works to refine the connection between them.