Namen en wapens van de leden van de vroedschap van Utrecht van 1618-1719 1702 - 1719
anonymous
type repetition
hand written
weapon
hand-lettering
old engraving style
hand drawn type
hand lettering
hand-drawn typeface
hand drawn
fading type
pen work
This anonymous, 18th-century print from the Rijksmuseum, titled "Namen en wapens van de leden van de vroedschap van Utrecht van 1618-1719," features a comprehensive record of the coats of arms of the city council members of Utrecht. Organized in a grid format, each coat of arms is accompanied by the name of the corresponding council member, offering a visual and genealogical insight into the prominent figures of the time. This work exemplifies a Dutch artistic tradition of heraldry and documentation, showcasing the visual language of power and identity within a specific historical context. The artwork can be described as a visual representation of the Dutch history of Utrecht.
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