Armorial Raeren Frieze Jug dated 1598
The 1598 Mennicken Jug as Witness to late 16th century Political Alliances of the Holy Roman Empire
The Raeren stoneware frieze jug from 1598, crafted in Jan Baldems Mennicken’s workshop, represents a remarkable convergence of artistic craftsmanship and political symbolism. The elaborate heraldic decoration featuring the coats of arms of the Elector of Cologne, the city of Speyer, and the city of Cologne is refering to the complex political landscape of the Holy Roman Empire at the close of the 16th century.
Raeren Stoneware Frieze Jug dated 1598, Workshop...
