XXII Rust ick zoo roest ick 1614

"XXII Rust ick zoo roest ick" is a 1614 engraving by Dutch artist Roemer Visscher, part of a series titled “Het Eerste Schock.” The engraving depicts a simple yet powerful image of an axe resting upon a piece of wood, with the text "Rust ick zoo roest ick" ("I rest, so I rust") in a prominent position. This proverb, likely reflecting the artist's own thoughts on idleness, was a common saying of the time. The engraving, like many of Visscher’s works, is characterized by its simple, yet evocative, style. The engraving can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.