Dish engraved with the names of rebels c. 1573 - 1579
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This clear glass dish, dating back to the late 16th century, is a fascinating example of an anonymous work of art. The dish's inscription, though barely visible in the image, contains the names of rebels, providing a glimpse into the political climate of the time. This small but intricate piece speaks to the enduring power of art to reflect history and social unrest.
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Six men, a single goal: to drive the Spanish from the Netherlands. The names of six friends are engraved on this dish. Among them are four of the noblemen who in 1566 had pleaded in vain for a less despotic regime. They were mockingly dubbed gueux, the French word for ‘beggars’. The Dutch corruption of gueux – ‘Geus’ – became the rebels’ name of honour.
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