Cup honouring the captaincy of Jan Berewout Jan Lanckhorst (1668–1742)

Jan Lanckhorst, 1705

This cup contains references to war and peace. Stories from Classical antiquity are combined with the freestanding allegorical figures of Prudentia (prudence) and Mars (power). The showpiece was commissioned by one of the sixty Amsterdam civic guard companies. Its exceptionally splendid execution speaks volumes about the competition among the militia companies.

  • Artwork typegoblet
  • Object numberBK-1958-72
  • Dimensionsheight 54.2 cm x diameter 17.4 cm x weight 3240.0 gr
  • Physical characteristicsdeels verguld zilver, geëmailleerd koper