Wapen in een geornamenteerde omlijsting 17th century

This anonymous 17th-century engraving features a coat of arms, a heraldic symbol representing a family or lineage, in a decorative, ornate frame. The shield is divided into four sections, each with a distinctive black and white pattern, and is adorned with a central cross and stylized flourishes. The intricate frame suggests a sophisticated artistic style and the importance of the heraldic symbol it encloses. The use of black and white line work creates a sense of formality and elegance, characteristic of engravings from this era. This artwork would have been of interest to genealogists and historians as well as those interested in heraldry and the art of engraving.