Johannes Lutma was a leading 17th century silversmith in Amsterdam known for his talented craftsmanship and artistic abilities. He created silver pieces like the Bergrafenisschild van het Korenmetergilde in 1633 and Cartouche met bovenaan en onderaan een masker between 1654-1678. Although born in Germany, Lutma established his reputation in Amsterdam and was respected for his innovative techniques that were groundbreaking for his time.