Lid decoration, painted by Jan Wildens.
Harpsichord by Andreas Ruckers, Antwerp, 1636. Ravalement by Henri Hemsch, Paris, 1763
The Ruckers family of Antwerp can be considered to be the greatest of all harpsichord makers. This handsomely decorated harpsichord, perhaps the finest instrument in the collection, is well known for its rich and beautiful sound.