Fries met twee kurassen 1572

"Fries met twee kurassen" (Fries with Two Breastplates) is an etching by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, dating to 1572. This detailed print depicts a collection of armor and weapons, arranged in a symmetrical composition. The central focus is on a suit of armor, displayed in a prominent position, surrounded by an array of swords, lances, shields, and other military implements. The intricate details of the armor, weapons, and decorative elements are meticulously rendered, demonstrating the skill of the artist and the importance of these objects in 16th-century Dutch society. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an excellent example of the "Wunderkammer" (cabinet of curiosities) genre, which was popular in the Renaissance period.