Johannes Lutma

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Johannes Lutma by Jacob Adriaensz Backer (portrait made between 1639 and 1651)

Janus, or Johannes Lutma the elder (Emden, ca. 1584 – Amsterdam, January 1669) was a well-known Dutch silversmith.

Biography

Standing cup with cover

Choir screen in Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam

Detail of choir gate in auricular style

He was a pupil of Paulus van Vianen who was known for his auricular style in silver, so-called for its smooth, ear-like forms. After spending time in Paris (ca. 1615), Lutma came to Amsterdam in 1621 where he got engaged on 31 maart 1623 to Mayken Roelants, and on 18 mei 1638 to Saera de Bie.^[1] He was a friend of Rembrandt, who later etched a portrait of him. The portrait shown here was painted by Jacob Adriaensz Backer. Lutma is best known for his choir-panel in the New Church of Amsterdam. A number of the designs of Lutma were later published in 4 series of prints, mainly by his sons Jacob and Johannes.

The Rijksmuseum of Amsterdam has several works of Johannes Lutma in its collection: two silver saltcontainers, partially gilded, a silver drinking-bowl and a silver pitcher and bowl with sea-motives.

In the Amsterdam neighbourhood De Pijp, as well as Schoonhoven, there are streets named after him.

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References

↑ Johannes Lutma in the RKD

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Persondata
Name	Lutma, Johannes
Alternative names	Janus Lutma
Short description	Dutch Golden Age silversmith
Date of birth	1584
Place of birth	Emden
Date of death	1669
Place of death	Amsterdam

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