Clavichord 1650 - 1693

This is a Clavichord made by Johann Adam Türig. At first glance, we see a simple keyboard, yet the patterns adorning its front whisper tales of a rich past. Consider the keyboard's black and white keys; this duality echoes ancient symbols of opposing forces, light and dark, order and chaos. The keys invite the musician to reconcile these tensions, coaxing harmony from discord. The undulating wood grain surrounding the keys hints at the natural world—the ebb and flow of life itself. It is reminiscent of the 'horror vacui' found in ancient art, where every space is filled to evoke a sense of the infinite. Such patterns reappear throughout history, from the swirling motifs of medieval tapestries to the psychedelic art of the 20th century, reflecting our primal urge to fill the void and find meaning in the chaos around us. This pattern, subconsciously, speaks to us of nature's inherent musicality and mankind's will to harness the chaotic elements of nature into harmonic forms.