Vignet met het wapen van de stad Haarlem by Anonymous

Vignet met het wapen van de stad Haarlem 17th century

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drawing, graphic-art, print, ink, engraving

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drawing

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graphic-art

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quirky illustration

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print

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pen illustration

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pen sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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ink

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pen-ink sketch

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line

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

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engraving

Dimensions: height 81 mm, width 102 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

Editor: Here we have an engraving from the 17th century, “Vignet met het wapen van de stad Haarlem,” created by an anonymous artist. It features two rather comical lions holding up a shield. What do you make of this symbolic vignette? Curator: The symbols speak volumes, don't they? Notice how the lions, traditional symbols of courage and royalty, guard the shield, indicating Haarlem's strength and autonomy. What strikes you about the elements *within* the shield? Editor: Well, there’s the sword, suggesting perhaps justice or military strength. And those star-like shapes. Are those stars? Curator: Potentially, yes! Stars often signify divine guidance or nobility. But consider the number: are there five points? That's interesting, linking the symbol with mystical and maybe even spiritual concepts, hinting at a deeper narrative than simple civic pride. Does that align with your initial read of the 'comical' lions? Editor: I suppose it adds a layer of complexity. It makes you wonder about the original context, who this imagery was meant to resonate with, and how. It definitely isn’t just funny lions! Curator: Precisely! And those 'funny lions,' as you called them, serve as visual anchors, linking this particular coat of arms to a much larger tradition of heraldic symbolism. A reminder of history, values, and perhaps even aspirations, all embedded in a single image. Editor: So much to consider in one little emblem! Thanks for helping me see the layers of meaning. Curator: My pleasure! It is through such close observation that we unravel the continuing stories held within these visual artifacts.

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