Metselaarsgilde van Vlissingen, gildepenning met no. 20 1639

This circular bronze medal, created in 1639 by Dutch artist Johannes Looff, is a guild token for the masons of Vlissingen. The obverse depicts a stylized urn with a crown, likely representing the guild's patron saint. The reverse side features a stylized depiction of masonry tools. The inscription surrounding the imagery indicates the name of the guild and the number 20, possibly indicating the member number of the owner. This small but intricately detailed piece offers a glimpse into the history of a specific trade in the Netherlands.