Boy Supporting an Escutcheon, from the Top of a Balustrade or the Backrest of the Stadholder’s Chair in the Rolzaal in the Hof van Holland, The Hague 1511

"Boy Supporting an Escutcheon" is a 1511 wooden sculpture by Joost Janszoon, notable for its realistic portrayal of a young boy holding an escutcheon (a shield bearing a coat of arms). The sculpture was likely a part of a larger decorative scheme, potentially adorning a baluster in the Hof van Holland, The Hague. The piece’s small size and its intricate details highlight the skill of the artist and the high quality of Dutch Renaissance woodworking.