Opdracht met wapen van Leiden voor wapenkaart van de heren veertigen van de stad Leiden 1758

This 1758 engraving by Abraham Delfos, titled "Opdracht met wapen van Leiden voor wapenkaart van de heren veertigen van de stad Leiden", depicts the coat of arms of Leiden, featuring two lions supporting a shield with crossed keys, a crown and a crest. This intricate design is likely a dedication to the city's prominent citizens, the "heren veertigen", and highlights the visual language of Dutch heraldry. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the history of Leiden's identity through visual art.