Overlijden van Jacob Jansz van Loosen, vaandrig der schutterij 1649

"Overlijden van Jacob Jansz van Loosen, vaandrig der schutterij," is a commemorative silver plaque from 1649, created by an anonymous artist. The engraved plaque depicts a standing figure holding a musket, possibly representing Jacob Jansz van Loosen, a vaandrig (standard-bearer) in the militia. On the reverse side, an inscription in Dutch commemorates the deceased's life. The small size of the plaque, measuring only 4 cm by 3.4 cm, suggests it was likely intended for personal use as a memento or a piece of jewelry. The plaque is a testament to the Dutch custom of creating memorial objects, often using metal, as a way to remember and honor the deceased.