Cup of Zwartsluis

Johan Kuynder, 1676

On the occasion of the Peace of Nijmegen in 1678, Hendrik Bentinck, Lord of Diepenheim, presented this cup to Zwartsluis, a fortified town under his jurisdiction. How it was to be used is indicated in the inscription on the cup, which translates as: ‘Serving Zwartsluis is this work of art, kept in the Town Hall with its honour at heart; a cup from which there to drink wine, when to make merry is both deserved and fine.’

  • Artwork typegoblet
  • Object numberNG-NM-13028
  • Dimensionsweight 350 g, height 51.5 cm x weight 1428 g, weight 1078 g
  • Physical characteristicszilver