Linker wapenrand van een kaart van het Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland (onderste deel) 1660

This intricate black and white engraving by Johannes Vinckboons, dating back to 1660, depicts a heraldic shield with a sword and a crown. The shield is surrounded by elaborate ornamental details, including a helmet, a banner with the inscription "M. Bernhard Zwaerdecroon Rentmeester en Secretaris" and a decorative scroll. The artwork showcases the artist's mastery of detail and the symbolic language of heraldry. The depiction of Mr. Bernhard Zwaerdecroon's coat of arms serves as a testament to the power and influence of the High Council of Schieland during this period. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the visual culture and the social hierarchy of 17th-century Dutch society.