Apostle spoon

Maerten Sweers

probably 1644 · Silver · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Apostle spoons are thought to have originated in late-fifteenth century England but also became popular in the Netherlands, where household goods were frequently embellished with biblical imagery reminding the owner of Christian virtues.

Artist

Maerten Sweers

Date

probably 1644

Medium

Silver

Culture

Dutch, Enkhuizen

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, 1897