Wapenrand van een kaart van de Alblasserwaard en de Vijfheerenlanden (deel) 1716

This anonymous etching from 1716 depicts the heraldic crest of Alblasserwaard, a region in the Netherlands. The design features a crowned shield, with a lion rampant, supported by elaborate scrollwork and ribbons. This artwork is likely a detail from a larger map, illustrating the region's coat of arms in intricate detail. The stylized ornamentation, including the lion, represents the region's historical identity and power, highlighting the importance of heraldry in 18th-century cartography.