Stradivari Top Plate (IMAGE) Springer Caption Scientists from the Università degli Studi di Pavia in Italy used a range of analytical methods to identify the techniques used by violin master Antonio Stradivari. The owner of the top plate is Charles Beare. Credit Marco Malagodi and Claudio Canevari Usage Restrictions Credit: Marco Malagodi and Claudio Canevari License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.