Handelsetiket van John Sickenga & John Bruninck c. 1681 - 1740

This woodcut print, "Handelsetiket van John Sickenga & John Bruninck," was created by Isaac Vincentsz. van der Vinne around the 17th-18th centuries. The artwork depicts a coat of arms with a shield displaying a plant with three stalks. The shield is surrounded by a banner and surmounted by a helmet. The banner is inscribed with the names "John Sickenga" and "John Bruninck," indicating the individuals associated with the depicted coat of arms. The small size and detailed engravings are characteristic of 17th-century Dutch art. This print is an example of heraldic art, a genre that involves the design, display, and study of coats of arms. The artwork likely served as a personal identifier or a commemorative piece for the individuals depicted.