Heyndrick (II) WILLEMS

A maker in Ghent some time after the Hendrick already mentioned. He made a violoncello or bass with five strings, labelled. " Heyndrick Willems tot Ghendt, 1717.” A violin, dated 1743, had the belly made of carefully selected pine, the back of walnut, and the sides (very exceptional) of maple. Many instruments made by this family have genuine value and show work of great ability. The Amati pattern (especially that of Antonio and Girolamo) was generally followed, but characteristic touches were given which render their work easily recognisable. The arching is always correctly calculated, and the wood used for the belly carefully selected.