Violin Maker
Angelo Da Rub

Italy, Rome

Angelo da Rub, also known as Augusto da Rub, was active in Viterbo between 1760 and 1775 and is regarded as a distinctive representative of the Roman school of violin making. Strongly influenced by both Jakobus Stainer and the Amati tradition, his work is highly original—marked by bold arching, expressive F-holes, and thick purfling. Though little is known about his life, da Rub’s instruments are easily identifiable and reflect the stylistic richness of Roman lutherie in the 18th century.
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Full Name: Angelo Da Rub

Highlights

New making style: New

Credentials

Italian craftsmanship

Classic violin making

Rare expressive craftsmanship

Locally making

Italy, Rome

Maker Background

Also known as Augusto da Rub, Angelo da Rub was an esteemed violin maker active in Viterbo, near Rome, between 1760 and 1775. Though much about his personal life remains unknown, his surviving instruments speak clearly of a maker with strong character and stylistic individuality—situating him among the most interesting figures of the Roman school, alongside David Tecchler and Michele Platner.

Da Rub's work is known for its originality and immediately recognizable style. His instruments vary significantly in model and arching, drawing on two distinct influences: the robust, high-arched aesthetic of Jacob Stainer and the broader, more open design of the large Amati model. This dual inspiration results in instruments that are deeply Roman in structure yet singular in execution.

Typical of da Rub’s violins are open, short corners and thick, assertive purfling. His F-hole design shows a clear Stainer influence—narrow, slightly slanted, and stylistically expressive. The plates often feature prominent arching with a central ridge, a structural choice that gives his instruments both visual identity and acoustic distinction.

Though his output was limited and documentation scarce, da Rub's instruments remain valued today for their originality and their place within the evolution of 18th-century Roman violin making.

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