Baton of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp

anonymous, c. 1639 - c. 1653

This baton (cane) is thought to have belonged to naval hero Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, who died in 1653 during a battle against the English. The silver knob bears his family coat of arms. In 1795 this simple commander’s baton was proclaimed one of the five ‘patriotic memorials’, which together would commemorate the Netherlands’ great past. The baton was prominently displayed in the building of the States-General.

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  • Object numberNG-NM-546
  • Dimensionslength 83 cm x diameter 2.5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Baton of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-546

  • Description

    Houten rotting; gemaakt van zeer knoestige tak; aan bovenkant zilveren knop die vorm van hout beetje volgt; boven op knop afbeelding van wapenschild met boven franse lelie onder schip onder een 'hoek', erboven harnashelm waaruit planten waaieren, aan weerszijden van helm een klein schildje (wapenschild van Maarten Harpertsz. Tromp); vlak onder zilver gaatje door hout.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1639 - c. 1653

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    length 83 cm x diameter 2.5 cm

Explanatory note

  • Zou de commandostaf zijn geweest van zeeheld Maarten Harpertsz. Tromp (1598-1653).

This work is about

  • Person

  • Period

    1598 - 1653

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