Guarneri Del Gesu
Credited as Guarneri · Born Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri
Bartolomeo Giuseppe "del Gesù" Guarneri (21 August 1698, Cremona — 17 October 1744, Cremona), or Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu, was a renowned Italian luthier, arguably one of the greatest makers of violins in history alongside Nicolò Amati (1596—1684) and Antonio Stradivari (1644—1737). Due to the scarcity and outstanding tonal characteristics of Del Gesu violins, they are among the most expensive and sought-after today.
