The Berkemeyer is a white wine glass which developed from the Krautstrunk at the end of the 15th century. Actually, it was an early form of the Römer, with a bowl which was funnel-shaped, instead of convex, at the top. The lower part of the beaker was decorated with prunts. At first the foot-ring was a frilled glass thread encircling the base, but especially at the beginning of the 17th century the foot was made from coiled glass trail. Both Römers and Berkemeyers are often depicted in paintings, where they are almost without exception filled with white wine, which looked very beautiful in a green beaker. The Berkemeyers were produced in Germany and the Netherlands, and with trade they spread from there to the towns of Northern Europe.