Work of our members

Vertical sundial

Haarlem

The Frans Loenen ‘hofje’ (court) is four hundred years old (1607-2007).
On this occasion, the governors had a sundial made.
The sundial is on the neighbouring church.

The sundial reads civil summer time (dst).

On the dial is the hofje’s emblem, and a motto:
Bene Vixit Qui Bene Latuit, meaning: One who lives unnoticed, lives well (Ovid).

Incorporated in the design is a date line for 24 October, and the letter K.
The date is the dying day of Frans van Loenen, after whom the hofje is named. His birthday, a more logical choice, is unfortunately unknown.
The ‘K’ is the initial of the person who funded the project.

The sundial is made of satin-finish granite. The lines and numerals are gilt; so is the pole style, but by Gerrit Sasbrink.
De stijl is eveneens van bladgoud voorzien maar dat is door Gerrit Sasbrink verzorgd.