Pauselijk wapen van Urbanus VIII 1628

This etching, created in 1628 by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts the Papal Coat of Arms of Urbanus VIII. It features a shield with three bees, representing the Barberini family, along with a papal tiara and keys. The detailed engravings demonstrate the artistic skill of Sichem, capturing the intricacies of the coat of arms. The "Pauselijk wapen van Urbanus VIII" is a testament to the symbolic nature of heraldic art and the role of visual language in communicating power and lineage. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.