Namen en wapens in het vorstendom Gelre en het graafschap Zutphen, blad links midden 18th century
wilhelmustenhaegh
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type repetition
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hand-lettering
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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hand lettering
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personal sketchbook
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hand-drawn typeface
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fading type
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This 18th-century print, "Namen en wapens in het vorstendom Gelre en het graafschap Zutphen, blad links midden" by Wilhelmus ten Haegh, is a detailed record of coats of arms belonging to individuals from the Dutch regions of Gelre and Zutphen. The artwork features a grid of shields displaying a variety of heraldic symbols, each with a corresponding name and date, offering a glimpse into the genealogy and history of the region's nobility. The precision and intricate detail of the engravings provide valuable insight into the practices of heraldry, a system of visual identity used for centuries.
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