Trofee met metselaarsgereedschap 1572

This 1572 print by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum is a masterful example of a *trofee*, a popular artistic genre of the 16th century, and a great example of the *Northern Renaissance*. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts an elaborate arrangement of mason's tools, meticulously rendered in detail and interwoven with intricate, swirling lines. This symbolic composition highlights the craftsmanship and ingenuity associated with this profession.