Communion jug and two cups, anonymous, c. 1630

Communion jug and two cups, anonymous, c. 1630

casting, h 29.5cm × w 22.7cm × d 20.6cm More details

The plain jug and cups on view here were used in the Westerkerk in Amsterdam, one of four churches built in the city for Protestant worship during the first half of the 17th century. Protestants repudiated what they felt was the sinful, ostentatious display of wealth in the Catholic Church. They favoured highly austere objects even for the solemn celebration of communion.

On display in room 2.5

Color code: #E8E6E4 Color code: #7F7D78 Color code: #5F5B56 Color code: #999690 Color code: #332E2D Color code: #C0BFBC
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