Andrea Guarneri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1626 |
| Died | 7 December 1698 (aged 71–72) Cremona |
| Education | Nicola Amati |
| Known for | Luthier, founder of Casa Guarneri (House of Guarneri), musician[1] |
| Notable work | Conte Vitale, ex-Landau; Viola (1676)[2] |
| Style | Amati style |
| Movement | Cremonese school |
| Spouse |
Anna Maria Orcelli (m. 1652) |
| Children | 4, including Pietro and Giuseppe |
Andrea Guarneri (b.1626; d.1698, in Cremona) was an Italian luthier, musician and founder of the Casa Guarneri. He is the most important student of Nicola Amati and grandfather of one of the best luthiers, Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri, del Gesù.[1]