Begrafenisschild van het Schoenlappersgilde te Amsterdam
Johannes Grill
1643
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
23.4; 31.3; 612
About this artwork
meesterteken, achterzijde, afgeslagen: IG in achthoek
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the vibrant world of 17th-century Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age, *Begrafenisschild het Schoenlappersgilde te Amsterdam* (Funeral Shield of the Sho' Guild in Amsterdam) a poignant silver artifact crafted by master silversmith Johannes Grill in 1643. Measuring a compact 31.3 cm high by 23.4 cm wide and weighing 612 grams, this was likely carried in funeral processions to honor deceased guild members, symbolizing the tight-knit camaraderie and prestige of the shoemakers' guild—one of the city's essential trade organizations that regulated craftsmanship and supported its members...