St. Lucasgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Willem Uppink, schilder 1788

This small, round, brass medallion is a guild token for the St. Lucasgilde van Amsterdam, a guild for painters in Amsterdam. The medallion features a coat of arms with a central shield and two flanking scrolls and was commissioned in 1788 by the painter Willem Uppink, whose name is inscribed on the medallion. The medallion’s decorative ornamentation, typical of the late 18th century, showcases the guild's artistic and social significance.