Portrait of Johannes Lutma

Jacob Adriaensz Backer (signed by artist), Jacob Adriaensz Backer (signed by artist), Jacob Adriaensz. Backer (signed by artist), Jacob Adriaensz. Backer (signed by artist), c. 1646

No other silversmith was as celebrated as Johannes Lutma. In this depiction he is portrayed as a virtuoso craftsman. He holds an Italian chasing hammer in his hand, referencing his technical expertise in the art of chasing. In the background is a jar with punches, tools used for applying relief to silver. In the foreground is a silver salt cellar, one of the highlights of Lutma’s oeuvre.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-3516
  • Dimensionssupport: height 93 cm x width 73 cm (oval), outersize: depth 10 cm (support incl. SK-L-4988)
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel