Twee Polen 1627

This engraving titled "Twee Polen" by Pieter Serwouters, dated 1627, depicts a heraldic representation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It features two figures, one armed with a sword and the other with an axe, standing on either side of the coat of arms of the Commonwealth. The engraving, a small work measuring only 88 mm in height and 47 mm in width, is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This artwork is a prime example of engraved heraldic representations, demonstrating the artistic use of engravings to portray political and historical figures and symbols.