Wapenrand van een kaart van de Alblasserwaard en de Vijfheerenlanden (deel) 1716

This anonymous engraving from 1716 depicts the coats of arms of two Dutch noblemen: Johan Hallinco and Pieter Brandwyk van Blokland. The artwork is a visual record of their familial lineage and societal status, presenting their heraldic shields adorned with elaborate flourishes and topped with crests. The inscription below each shield provides biographical information, revealing their titles and roles within the community. This intricate design, characteristic of 18th-century European heraldry, offers a glimpse into the complex social hierarchy of the period.