Double Bass 1734

This double bass was crafted by Johann Ulrich Eberle sometime before 1768. The instrument's silhouette speaks to a rich lineage of symbolic forms. Consider the f-holes, those elegant curves carved into the instrument's belly, reminiscent of the female form. These are not merely acoustic necessities, but echoes of ancient symbols of fertility and creation. Notice the scroll at the top, its volute mirroring the cochlea of the ear, an invitation to listen deeply, to perceive the subtle vibrations of the world. Such forms find echoes in the architecture of cathedrals and the human body, all resonating with a primal understanding of space, harmony, and proportion. This instrument transcends mere functionality, becoming a vessel of cultural memory, imbued with the power to evoke profound emotional states and connect us to a timeless, collective unconscious.