Stamper van gietijzer

About this artwork

Gladde stamper van gietijzer, naar beide zijden iets uitlopend.

Art Historical Context

### Stamper van Gietijzer (Cast Iron Stamper) ed in 1553 by Jan van den Ghein (II), a skilled artisan from the Low Countries, this *Stamper van gietijzer* is a finely made cast iron tool measuring 19.5 cm wide and 3 cm deep. Its smooth surface and gentle flare toward both ends suggest a practical design for pounding or stamping, perhaps in a workshop, apothecary, or early industrial setting. The object's modest elegance highlights the transition from blacksmithing to more precise casting techniques during the Renaissance. Cast iron, achieved through innovative molding processes like sand or ...