Vignet met het wapen van familie Alewijn by Jan Wandelaar

Vignet met het wapen van familie Alewijn 1710 - 1759

comic strip sketch

quirky illustration

old engraving style

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

"Vignet met het wapen van familie Alewijn" is a 18th-century etching by Dutch artist Jan Wandelaar. The artwork is a coat of arms for the Alewijn family, featuring a central shield with a mermaid, flanked by two figures. The figure on the left holds a ship, symbolizing maritime trade, while the figure on the right holds a scale and sword, representing justice and power. The detailed etching showcases Wandelaar's skill in capturing fine detail and complex composition, highlighting the Alewijn family's prominent status. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.