The Boom and Mast Maker
Author: Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712
Image Title: The Boom and Mast Maker
Scripture Reference:
- Ezekiel 27 (further images / scripture text)
Description: In a shipyard, a pole-maker trims a large pole with a two-handled draw knife against the background of a number of ships' sails and masts. Behind him, a man carries a pair of wooden oars over his shoulder. The Dutch artist and poet Jan Luiken (1649-1712) was responsible for drawing this emblem and for creating the motto and poem that follow. Jan Luiken and/or his son Casper Luiken (1672-1708) were responsible for its etching. The attendant scripture text is Ezekiel 27:3-8.
Motto:
Does flood force thee down,
Defend thyself.
Poem:
The man who labors with poles
Makes surely trip after trip to the west,
And in this way attempts to get to the east:
So does a soul, that seeks the best;
It turns from wealth and pleasure,
Thus to reach the source of wealth.
(Translation by Josephine V. Brown, with editorial assistance from William G. Stryker)
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