Yes, existing romantic instruments such as the Stradivarius violin, Guarneri violin, and Amati violin all hint at the current look of the modern violin. The modern violin is based on the design of the classic Italian violins from the 16th and 17th centuries, which were crafted by master luthiers such as Antonio Stradivari, Giuseppe Guarneri, and Andrea Amati. The modern violin has a similar shape, size, and construction as the classic Italian violins, though the modern instrument is often made with different materials and has a more refined sound.