180 Violins · A Monumental Research Project

The result of extensive research into historic archives, census records, church registers and original documentary sources, brought together with the study of 180 del Gesù violins to illuminate the maker, his instruments and the world in which he lived.

150 Violins Photographed Full-Size

150 individual violins photographed and reproduced at true size, complemented by extensive close-up photography revealing scrolls, f-holes, purfling, varnish and other remarkable details.

Making Techniques & Working Methods

Precise measurements, technical drawings and detailed analysis of outlines, moulds and templates reveal how del Gesù worked—an invaluable resource for makers, researchers and those seeking a deeper understanding of his methods.

The Guarneri & Amati Legacy

Explore the Guarneri family within the principles established by the Amati tradition, and discover how this great Cremonese lineage provided the foundations from which del Gesù developed his unmistakably individual style.

Scientific & Technical Research

Detailed instrument data, measurements and dendrochronological analysis provide fascinating insights into del Gesù’s materials, construction, working methods and development as a maker.

Monumental in Scope, Practical in Form

More than 700 beautifully illustrated pages across two volumes, presented in a carefully considered 30 × 40 cm format. Compact enough to handle comfortably, yet large enough to reproduce 150 violins at full size—combining the authority of a monumental reference work with the practicality required for regular study and use