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Johannes The Elder Lutma
Johannes the Elder Lutma: Master of Auricular Silver Johannes Lutma the elder (born c. 1584 in Emden, Germany; died January 1669 in Amsterdam) stands as a pivotal figure in the late 17th-century Dutch goldsmithing scene – a period marked by unprecedented artistic innovation and opulent craftsmanship. Often overshadowed by his more famous contemporaries like Rembrandt, Lutma’s legacy lies in his pioneering work with “auricular” style si
lver, a technique that redefined decorative possibilities and profoundly influenced subsequent generations of artisans. His life was one of constant movement and adaptation, beginning in the German Rhineland before settling permanently in Amsterdam, where he established himself as a leading designer for wealthy patrons and ecclesiastical institutions. Lutma’s early training remains somewhat shrouded in mystery, though it is generally…