Wapenschilden en helmen 1647

"Wapenschilden en helmen" (1647) by Samuel Bernard is a detailed, engraved illustration that explores the heraldic traditions of 17th-century Europe. The work displays a range of shields, crests, helmets, and other decorative elements associated with various noble families and their heraldic achievements. Bernard's precise, detailed engravings are a testament to the meticulousness of heraldic art and the importance of lineage and ancestry in the 17th century. This work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a fascinating historical document for understanding the complex world of European heraldry.