Turfdragersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Jan van der Spring, overman 1715

This 1715 silver medal, measuring 5.4 cm in diameter, depicts the coat of arms of Jan van der Spring, overman of the Turfdragersgilde (peat carriers guild) of Amsterdam. The design features a central shield, flanked by cherubs, and surrounded by elaborate rococo ornamentation. This small piece of art showcases the importance of the Turfdragersgilde, which played a vital role in the city's economy, and provides a glimpse into the visual aesthetic of the Dutch Baroque period.