Bokaal met het opschrift: DER BURG'REN LIEFDE EN TROU IS'T VEILIGST SCHILT VOOR EEN/DIE VREDE EN VRIJHEIDT MINT EN BOOSHEIT DURFT VERTREE'N 1738

This 1738 engraved glass goblet, from the Rijksmuseum, showcases the craftsmanship of anonymous Dutch glassmakers. The inscription etched on the goblet, "DER BURG'REN LIEFDE EN TROU IS'T VEILIGST SCHILT VOOR EEN/DIE VREDE EN VRIJHEIDT MINT EN BOOSHEIT DURFT VERTREE'N", translates to "The love and loyalty of the citizens is the safest shield for one who loves peace and freedom and dares to oppose evil". This inscription highlights the political and social climate of the time, with the glass serving as a symbol of civic virtue. The delicate etching technique and the elegant form of the goblet speak to the artistry of the glassmaker, making this a valuable piece of Dutch decorative art.