Kaart van het Hoogheemraadschap van de Krimpenerwaard (deel wapenrand) 1683 - 1706

This anonymous engraving from 1683 to 1706 depicts the coat of arms of Georgius Boudens, a councilman and regent of the city of Gouda. The artwork features a shield with a chevron design, surrounded by intricate floral ornamentation. Above the shield hangs a garland of leaves and fruit, tied with ribbons. Below, a banner displays the inscription "De Heer Doc. Georgius Boudens, Raed. en Regerend Schepen Der Stad Gouda, Hoog Heemraad," which translates to "The Lord Doctor Georgius Boudens, Councilman and Regent of the City of Gouda, High Lord." This piece is a testament to the importance of heraldry in Dutch society during the 17th century, serving as a visual representation of personal identity and status.