Vlakdecoratie, bestaande uit een wapentrofee 1572

"Vlakdecoratie, bestaande uit een wapentrofee" (1572) by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, a 16th-century Dutch printmaker, depicts a detailed and intricate arrangement of weaponry, including cannons, muskets, arrows, and a bomb. The composition, executed in black and white, showcases the artist's skill in representing the technical aspects of these military implements. This piece exemplifies the interest in weaponry and warfare prevalent in the period, often used as decorative elements or symbolic representations in art. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and visual style of the Dutch Renaissance.