Church Seal
The building represented on this seal is thought to be the Cathedral at Dordrecht, Holland, in which the great Synod of Dort held its session. The seal itself was used for generations in the First Reformed Church at Kingston, New York, founded in 1659. There is a tradition that links this seal with the name of the silversmith, Benjamin Wynkoop, although whether he presented it to the church or had some share in its production is difficult to determine. It is believed to have been first used around 1725.
Artwork Details
- Title:Church Seal
- Date:ca. 1725
- Geography:Made in New York
- Culture:American
- Medium:Silver
- Dimensions:2 15/16 x 1 3/16 in. (7.5 x 3 cm); 2 oz. 8 dwt. (74.6 g)
- Credit Line:Jointly owned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Kingston, N. Y., 1933
- Object Number:33.120.374
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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