Alliance Coat of Arms of Cornelis Calkoen and Maria van der Merct 1694
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This watercolor painting by Maria Moninckx, created in 1694, depicts the alliance coat of arms of Cornelis Calkoen and Maria van der Merct. The central element of the composition is the heraldic shield, adorned with a crown and surrounded by a vibrant wreath of flowers. The intricate details of the floral arrangement and the precision of the heraldic imagery exemplify Moninckx's artistic skills and her mastery of watercolor technique. This artwork is a testament to the Dutch tradition of "bloemstillevens" and offers a glimpse into the symbolism and social customs of the 17th century.
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In this drawing the Amsterdam artist Maria Monninckx surrounded the alliance arms that unite the Calkoen and Van der Merct families with a spectacular coloured floral wreath. A tiny garden tiger moth, a red admiral butterfly and a stem sawfly flutter around it. She achieved the brilliant colour by applying various layers of paint over one another and adding a touch of gold here and there.
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