This masterpiece, made in c. 1737, stands out for its expressiveness and is what can be called a 'classic Marchioni' violin. The dramatic f-hole shape, the bold, full-arched model, and the lovely light orange-brown varnish make this instrument so attractive. The sound is crystal clear and wildly projective, being a perfect and versatile match for most orchestra and soloist violinists. The instrument portrays the classic features of Don Nicola "Amati," whose work was influenced by Venetian makers and resulted in some more authentic and spontaneous designs when it comes to crafting, f-holes placement, and outlines. The arching of this particular instrument is not as high as it can be found in most of his instruments, making this particular piece more performative from the acoustic point of view and carrier of an incredibly focused and dense sound.