Tazza, Commemorating the Relief of Bergen op Zoom

anonymous, c. 1625

In 1622 Bergen op Zoom weathers a Spanish siege lasting 86 days. The city ‘remains brave’ as noted in the song Merck toch hoe sterck (See how strong). This drinking bowl is made to commemorate this valiant deed. In the middle is the city coat of arms, above which is the following Latin inscription: ‘Bergen triumphs thanks to a lucky star, 3 October 1622.’

  • Artwork typetazza
  • Object numberBK-NM-8473
  • Dimensionsheight 18.5 cm x diameter 20.8 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Tazza, Commemorating the Relief of Bergen op Zoom

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-8473

  • Description

    Drinkschaal op voet van gedreven zilver. In het midden het vergulde wapen van Bergen op Zoom, vastgehouden door twee wildemannen. Boven het wapen een banderolle met opschrift. Op de voet vruchttrossen en cartouches.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • maker's mark
    • inscription: ‘Fausto numine Berga victrix.3.Octob.1622’
    • date letter: ‘H’

Creation

  • Creation

    silversmith: anonymous, Bergen op Zoom

  • Dating

    c. 1625

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 18.5 cm x diameter 20.8 cm

Explanatory note

  • Op 18 juli 1622 sloeg Spinola het beleg van Bergen op Zoom, dat op 3 oktober 1622 door prins Maurits verlost werd.

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  • Period

    1622-07-18 - 1622-10-03

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  • Tazza, Commemorating the Relief of Bergen op Zoom
  • Tazza, Commemorating the Relief of Bergen op Zoom