Communion set

attributed to Dirk Wor, 1736

Central to the Protestant celebration of the Holy Communion is the remembrance of the Last Supper, when Christ and his disciples gathered for the last time. Christ asked that his suffering and death be commemorated with a communal meal. This is why wine is poured into cups and bread is placed on plates during religious services. This communion set from Dordrecht ranks among the most richly decorated altar plate.

  • Artwork typeliturgisch vaatwerk, communion cup
  • Object numberBK-1969-58-G
  • Dimensionsheight 20.5 cm x diameter 12 cm
  • Physical characteristicszilver

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Communion set

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1969-58-G

  • Description

    Avondmaalbeker van zilver. Versierd met Lodewijk XIV-ornamentranden met palmetten, kelken, blad-, raster- en bandwerk. Met geappliqueerd wapen van Philip Diodati.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • alloy mark: ‘Hollandse leeuw’
    • town mark: ‘Dordrecht’
    • date letter: ‘C (=1736)’
    • maker's mark: ‘Wor boven accoladen’

Creation

  • Creation

    silversmith: attributed to Dirk Wor, Dordrecht

  • Dating

    1736

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    zilver

  • Dimensions

    height 20.5 cm x diameter 12 cm


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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Stichting tot Bevordering van de Belangen van het Rijksmuseum

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1969

  • Copyright


Documentation

  • B. ter Molen-den Outer, 'Dordrechts Goud en Zilver', Antiek 9 (1974/75), p. 948-956.


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