Treasurer

A man in an elaborate plumed hat and stiff ruff stands with one hand on his hip and the other clutching papers and a quill. Behind him, a scene of military camp life unfolds where soldiers gather around a wooden table and a chest to receive their wages. The artist uses fine, swelling lines to create a sense of volume and texture in the figure's silk and velvet clothing.

This print is a prime example of the Haarlem Mannerist style, which emphasized elegant, elongated figures and technical virtuosity. While depicting a secular military role, its creators were central to the intellectual circles of the Northern Renaissance that explored the intersection of art, anatomy, and natural philosophy.