De Pijp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
François and Pierre Hemony
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2023
1. François and Pierre Hemony Marker
De gebroeders Hemony waren de belangrijkste klokkengieters uit de 17e eeuw in de Nederlanden. Zij waren de eersten ter wereld die een zuiver gestemd klokkenspel produceerden. François goot de klokken voor de Zuidertoren, de Oude Kerk en de Westerkerk. Ook Atlas, op het Paleis op de Dam, gemaakt door de beeldhouwer Artus Quellinus, is door de broers gegoten.
The Hemony brothers were the most important bell founders of the 17th century in the Netherlands. They were the first in the world to produce a cleanly tuned chime. François cast the bells for the Zuidertoren, the Oude Kerk and the Westerkerk. Atlas, at the Royal Palace on Dam Square, made by the sculptor Artus Quellinus, was also cast by the brothers.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce
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Location. 52° 21.465′ N, 4° 54.121′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Pijp. Marker is at the intersection of Hemonystraat and Hemonylaan, on the left when traveling north on Hemonystraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hemonystraat 3, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1074 CC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herman Gorter (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aart Klein (about 120 meters away); Govert Flinck (about 210 meters away); Jan Steen (about 240 meters away); Huis met de Kabouters / House with the Hobgoblins (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jacob van Campen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Also see . . . Pieter and François Hemony (Wikipedia).
Overview: Pieter Hemony (born Pierre Hemony; 1619 – 20 February 1680) and his brother François Hemony (c. 1609 –(Submitted on July 2, 2023.)24 May 1667) were the greatest bellfounders in the history of the Low Countries. They developed the carillon, in collaboration with Jacob van Eyck, into a full-fledged musical instrument by casting the first tuned carillon in 1644.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 20232. François and Pierre Hemony Marker - wide view
The brothers' skill was unequaled in their time; after their death, their guarded trade secrets were lost, and not until the 19th century were bells of comparable tuning quality cast. Even today, most Hemony bells sound pure and clear.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
