This my photo of the Royal Loo Remembrance Challenge Cup, Hunt & Roskell, 1851 from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It took a little bit of research to find out that this had nothing to do with the Royal bathroom, The word “Loo” is an old Dutch term that means “clearing in the woods.” This is really a trophy for winning a horse race. Here is the official photo of the trophy from the Rijksmuseum.
Royal Loo Remembrance Challenge Cup, Hunt & Roskell, 1851
lacquering, h 71cm × d 40cm × w 5645gr More details
Narrative sculptures were a new idea in the 19th century. The theme of this group is falconry. A falcon has landed on the lady’s outstretched hand, while the falconer next to her stands ready to take over the bird. Lying on the ground is a heron, just caught by the bird of prey. King William III had the silver cup made as the main prize for the international races that were organized by the Royal Loo Hawking Society on the grounds of Het Loo Palace.
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