Zilver met schwung

Within the large and versatile Dutch silversmith art, that of Maastricht occupies a special position. For centuries, the city was culturally and economically mainly connected to the city of Liège and far from 'Dutch'. Jewelers have been active in Maastricht for at least the fourteenth century. This book gives an innovative look at Maastricht's silver work, which places masterpieces from a glorious past in relation to contemporary designs. The origins and signature of the various collections in the Bonnefanten museum are discussed. In addition, approx. 20 highlights are highlighted and connections are made to other objects and themes, such as use and technology, urban pride and family relations, Maastricht versus other cities, religion and family crests. Maastricht silver was known for its impeccable quality and is therefore still a popular collection area to this day.00Exhibition: Bonnefantenmuseum, Maastricht, The Netherlands (permanent display from November 2020). Binnen de grote en veelzijdige Nederlandse zilversmeedkunst neemt die van Maastricht een bijzondere positie in. De stad was gedurende eeuwen cultureel en economisch vooral verbonden met de stad Luik en verre van 'Hollan