Helm waaraan een wapenschild hangt 1625

This 17th century etching, attributed to an anonymous artist, depicts a blank heraldic shield surrounded by ornate foliage and a helmet. The composition focuses on the detail of the decorative elements, which suggest the artist was a skilled craftsman. The blank shield highlights the importance of heraldic imagery during this period, representing family identity and lineage. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable example of 17th-century decorative art.