page_title: Dom Nicolò Amati
hierarchical_section_title: Dom Nicolò Amati
caption_attribution_description: English: Violin built by Don Nicola Amati in 1760 in Bologna Artemio Maestro Versari collection Italiano: Violino, Niccolo Amati, 1760, Bologna Artemio Maestro Versari collezione
context_page_description: Dom Nicolò Amati was an Italian violin maker based in Bologna. In 1687 he entered priesthood. He pursued both careers, priesthood and violin-making, throughout his lifetime.
  It is assumed that he took the surname "Amati" as a homage to one of the Amatis, the most famous violin-maker family of the time in Bologna, but he was not himself a member.
  His violins are considered of varying quality in workmanship, although they are noted for their high-quality varnish.
  His workshop was located in the Santi Cosma e Damiano district.
context_section_description: Dom Nicolò Amati (born Nicolò Marchioni or Nicolò Melchioni; 1662–1752) was an Italian violin maker based in Bologna. In 1687 he entered priesthood. He pursued both careers, priesthood and violin-making, throughout his lifetime.
  It is assumed that he took the surname "Amati" as a homage to one of the Amatis, the most famous violin-maker family of the time in Bologna, but he was not himself a member.
  His violins are considered of varying quality in workmanship, although they are noted for their high-quality varnish.
  His workshop was located in the Santi Cosma e Damiano district.
caption: Dom Nicolo Amati, Nicolo Marchioni Bologna 1725.jpg  Violin, ca. 1760 from the Artemio Maestro Versari collection
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