Jug with coat-of-arms of the Cleminius Family

Abraham Helmhack|Anonymous

ca. 1700 · Tin-glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The end of the Thirty Years War in 1648 saw the revival of domestic industries such as decorated faience wares, which catered to the German bourgeoisie. Abraham Helmhack (1654–1724) was a Hausmaler, or independent decorator, who specialized in biblical motifs, flowers, and coats-of-arms. This example, painted for the Cleminius family, features a coat-of-arms set within a lavish floral border. His monogram AH can be found at the foot of the vessel.

Artist

Abraham Helmhack|Anonymous

Date

ca. 1700

Medium

Tin-glazed earthenware

Culture

German, Frankfurt with Nuremburg decoration

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Helga Kramarsky, 2020