Can you show me pictures of great violins?

Although most violins will toil in anonymity, some violins and some violin and, indeed, the entire body of work of some great luthiers, have been passed down through the generations as examples of the greatest the craft has to offer.
With names like Amati, Guarnerius, Stradivarious, and Guadignini, it is clear that the Italians rule the roost.

Violins are notoriously difficult to photograph, but hopefully these will give you an idea of the appearance of some of the greatest violins ever made.
Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu, Cremona, Italy (1626-1698)



Antonius Stradivarius, Cremona, Italy, (1644-1737)




Nicolo Amati, Cremona, Italy (1596-1684)