Bakkersgilde van Deventer, gildepenning van Jan Henrick van Stockem 1672

This 1672 guild medal, made for Jan Henrick van Stockem, is a prime example of the decorative art and craftsmanship of the guild system in the Netherlands. The obverse features symbolic imagery, including a crown and a variety of tools, possibly representing the baker's trade, while the reverse is inscribed with the name of the recipient and the year. These guild medals were awarded to members for their contributions to the guild and to the community, acting as badges of honor and pride.