Handelsetiket met een adelaar, een kruis en de zon c. 1681 - 1740

Isaac Vincentsz. van der Vinne created this trade label with an eagle, a cross, and the sun, likely sometime in the late 17th or early 18th century, using etching techniques. It is an intriguing symbolic image of the Dutch Republic, which blended commercial, religious, and patriotic themes. The eagle may symbolize vigilance and power, qualities desired for successful trade, while the cross represents the prevailing Christian faith, and the radiant sun might allude to enlightenment and prosperity. Produced in Haarlem, a major center for art and commerce, this label reflects the period's complex social and institutional landscape. Van der Vinne, as an artist, was both a creator and a participant in the commercial networks of his time. Further research into Haarlem's trade history, religious affiliations, and artistic guilds could shed more light on the meaning and function of this trade label. Examining similar labels and emblems from the period could reveal broader patterns of symbolic expression and social identity.