Cannon owned by the Van Reigersberg family 1678
johannesburgerhuys
rijksmuseum
metal, bronze, sculpture, wood
baroque
metal
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This cannon, crafted in 1678 by Johannes Burgerhuys, is a testament to the artistry of Dutch metalwork. The cannon barrel features intricate carvings, including a dragon at the muzzle, and is mounted on a wooden carriage ornately decorated with carved birds and foliage. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this historically significant artifact offers a glimpse into the decorative traditions of the Dutch Golden Age.
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These cannons bear the coat of arms of the Van Reigersberg family of Zeeland and the inscription ‘Semper idem’ (always the same). Their presumed owner was Johan van Reigersberg, committee member for Zeeland in the Admiralty of Amsterdam and dike reeve of the Beemster polder. The cannons probably stood in his house, Molembaix, in Walcheren. The cannon decorations and herons and water plants on the carriages allude to the family name.
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