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JORIS CLAES (1580-1628)
Porringer
RCIN 51278
The complex imagery on this porringer, featuring two scenes from Genesis, suggests a familiarity with the writings of Menno Simons (1496 – 1561) who founded the Mennonite movement in the Netherlands. Engraved on the base is the name Anna Michiels van Vaerlaer (1583/4 – 1644) who came from a prominent Mennonite family. The exquisite engraving shows extraordinary detail and texture.
Probably purchased by George IV in 1826
Bibliographic reference(s)
p. 46, pl. XIII, 2 (EAJ : Jones, E.A., 1911. The Gold and Silver of Windsor Castle, Letchworth)
