Born at The Hague, 1724. Died 1808. Jan (proper Christian name) has been styled the Stradivarius of Holland. Modelling generally based on that of a Strad, but occasionally reminding of Gaghano. Outline rather well conceived, and the slight arching shows considerable ingenuity in graduation, broad and well extended rims/ yet we miss thilt rhythmus of grace and proportion so very noticeable when view nil tl Strud. Also examples of higher arching and of a contour rather clumsy-looking than otherwise, Lind seem rather constrained near the edges. Each instrument affords evidence of bold workmanship, but in absolute neatness he. lacked the hand of a great master. Strong and heavy looking margins. Sound-holes vary considerably (with terminal apertures rather small), some artistic, others .not so. In later specimens they seem to be very slightly more pointed than In earlier ones. We have never seen an instance of a nervy hand in this important department, though we are not always enamoured with the shape. Scrolls always robust, deeply carved lengthy appearance, and seldom really elegant-in fact often altogether 'too heavy and big for its shoulders'. Volute of the later violin~ droops somewhat more than those of earlier date. A few speciments have lion¬heads. Always very substantially built of good wood-the backs often cut in slab fashion and generally of pretty figure. No especially outstanding merit in the purfling. Varnish (never altogether flattering to his reputation) is mostly opaque and ochra¬ceo us-a yellow shade not particularly warm looking though apparently of good texture. We prefer the light brown and dark orange shades which are softer and more elastic. One or two known of deep red shade. Tone often rather sharp and powerful, generally dull when high-bridged, clearer and more penetrating when low-bridged, but never approaching the Italian in sweetness. Altogether a tonal quality not particularly commendable. A few violas and 'cellos known.

Born at The Hague, 1724. Died 1808. Jan (proper Christian name) has been styled the Stradivarius of Holland. Modelling generally based on that of a Strad, but occasionally reminding of Gaghano. Outline rather well conceived, and the slight arching shows considerable ingenuity in graduation, broad and well extended rims/ yet we miss thilt rhythmus of grace and proportion so very noticeable when view nil tl Strud. Also examples of higher arching and of ...