Portrait of Jan Lutma (1584/85-1669), Amsterdam Silversmith — Jacob Adriaensz. Backer

Jacob Adriaensz. Backer. Painted c. 1646.

No other silversmith was as celebrated as Johannes Lutma. In this depiction he is portrayed as a virtuoso craftsman. He holds an Italian chasing hammer in his hand, referencing his technical expertise in the art of chasing. In the background is a jar with punches, tools used for applying relief to silver. In the foreground is a silver salt cellar, one of the highlights of Lutma’s oeuvre.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Cabinet, Main building.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 73 × 93 cm

Print: 73 × 93 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20012363. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.