Stradivarius facts for kids

One of the violins in the Stradivarius collection of the Palacio Real, Madrid, Spain

A Stradivarius is a string instrument (such as a violin) built by the 17th century Italian luthier Stradivari family (especially by Antonio Stradivari) that was famous for making them. Stradivarii are known for their high quality sound and ability to last a long time without tuning.

Most of these instruments survive to this day, though a few have been stolen. They are some of the best and most expensive instruments. Some have sold for more than a million dollars. Famous violinists, such as Midori Goto or Joshua Bell have Stradivarii.

Images for kids

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  Antonio Stradivari, by Edgar Bundy, 1893: a romanticized image of a craftsman-hero

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  Maker's label from Stradivari

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  Antonio Stradivari violin of 1703 on exhibit, behind glass, at the Musikinstrumentenmuseum (Berlin Musical Instrument Museum), 2006

See also

In Spanish: Stradivarius para niños