Tools c. 1590 - 1596

natural stone pattern

3d printed part

sculpture

sculptural image

unrealistic statue

3d shape

white focal point

regular shape

cut-out

cutout

"Tools," a small, unattributed, iron object, is housed in the Rijksmuseum. Dating to the late 16th century, it is a rectangular piece of iron with an irregular, slightly rounded edge. The object's simple form, a testament to its utilitarian function, emphasizes the importance of tools in daily life during this period. The artwork is part of a larger collection of everyday objects that offer a glimpse into the material culture of the era.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Each ship was fitted with carpentry tools for making repairs. On Nova Zembla, these tools came in handy for building the ‘Safe House’. It is striking how little the tools have changed over the centuries; many of them can still be found in modern toolboxes.