Wapenbord van Maarten Harpertsz. Tromp. 1598 - 1653

This anonymous 17th-century "wapenbord" (coat of arms board) depicts the heraldic insignia of Maarten Harpertsz. Tromp, a prominent Dutch admiral during the Eighty Years' War. The board, now at the Rijksmuseum, features a shield divided into four sections with a ship, a fleur-de-lis, and a triangle with a ship, all painted on a wooden base. Tromp's name is displayed on a scrolling banner below, signifying his lineage and accomplishments. Such coats of arms were often used as decorative elements in homes or public buildings.