Clavicytherium (upright harpsichord) circa 1480s Germany
Clavicytherium strung entirely in natural gut.
Detail of Painting by Ted Robertson
Detail of Clavicytherium
Detail of Clavicytherium
Clavicytherium after the instrument found in the Royal College of Music, London
Detail of Painting by Ted Robertson
Detail of Clavicytherium
Clavicytherium after the instrument found in the Royal College of Music, London
Clavicytherium - shown here is a narrower version that has a smaller keyboard which facilitates it to be played with one hand. This version instrument can be held with the other hand and supported on the player's knee.