Silver, Masterpieces of Delft silver 1590-1800
1 June 2020 through 3 January 2021
In the early 17th century, Delft silver was among the finest in the Low Countries. For the first time in 50 years, the Museum Prinsenhof Delft is presenting an overview of the most beautiful silver objects produced in Delft. A total of 80 masterpieces from the period when the art of Delft silversmiths flourished will be on display: showpieces like nautilus cups, drinking bowls and unique table ornaments from the 17th century, as well as showpieces for tea and dining ceremonies, and precious 18th century toilet services. Highlights from the museum’s own leading collection of silver will be supplemented with exceptional pieces on loan from both foreign and Dutch collections.
The graphic pattern used throughout the exhibition, and on all other communication
about the exhibition is based on makers' marks that can be found on silverware and resembles
the brilliance of silverware which is an important part of the story in this exhibition.
Exhibition design: Evelyne Merkx & Abbie Steinhauser
Graphic design and Illustrations: Meneer de Zwart.
Client: Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Construction: Planemos
Lighting: 50LUX.
Lettering and Prints: Riwi Collotype.
Secondhand Cabinets: Strydhagen Antiek
Curator: Hester Schölvinck. Guest curator: Pieter Biesboer
Photography: © Roos Aldershoff Fotografie
