Blazon of Antonius Tsgrooten
1507
Think of this tall, narrow panel as a 16th-century personal logo for a very important abbot. It displays the coat of arms for Antonius Tsgrooten, featuring a shield with bold red and white zig-zags hanging from a stylized, tiered tree. A golden crozier—a symbol of his religious authority—leans against the shield, while the letters 'ANTO' (likely short for Antonius) are scattered below. Created by Goswin van der Weyden, a Flemish painter carrying on a famous family artistic legacy, this piece is a perfect snapshot of how Renaissance clergy branded themselves with power and piety.