Het blazoen van De Violieren, 1561 1561 - 1562

"Het blazoen van De Violieren" is an anonymous woodcut print dating to 1561-1562. This small-scale print depicts various allegorical figures, including the virtues of Prudence, Charity, Ratio (Reason), and the vices of Envy, Discord, and Anger. The image highlights a central coat of arms with a motto "WT IONSTEN" below. The print's text suggests its intended purpose as a visual symbol of the "Camer vande Violieren" (Chamber of Violets) during the period, making it a fascinating glimpse into the visual culture of the 16th-century Netherlands.