Chain of the Guild of Saint Sebastian in Hulst

anoniem, c. 1500 - c. 1549

Attached to this chain is a small shield depicting Saint Sebastian pierced by arrows. He was the patron saint of archers. The chain was made for the Guild of Saint Sebastian in Hulst. The coats of arms of the town’s most important families are suspended from eight links of the chain.

  • Artwork typeschuttersketen
  • Object numberBK-NM-9330
  • Dimensionswidth 4.0 cm, height 50 cm x width 47.0 cm x thickness 1.5 cm