Kuipersgilde van Middelburg, gildepenning met no. 21 1640

This 1640 bronze medal by Johannes Looff depicts the guild of coopers in Middelburg. The obverse shows a stylized depiction of a cooper’s tools and a crown above, surrounded by a Latin inscription. The reverse features the initials "I.S" along with a group of tools, all encircled by a Latin inscription that reads "JACOBS BELIDEK [sic] IAN SANGH [sic] TO DENEN COO[sic] DEN [sic]". This medal is a testament to the importance of guilds in the 17th century, which played a crucial role in regulating trade and providing social support for their members.