Apostle spoon 1644

This Apostle spoon, crafted in 1644 by Maerten Sweers, is a striking example of Dutch silverwork. The spoon's elaborate handle features a figure of an apostle, likely Saint Peter, standing on a pedestal. The twisted stem and detailed figural decoration demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship of the period. This spoon, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a reminder of the rich tradition of silverwork in the Netherlands.