Wapen van Rooms-Duits keizerin Maria Theresia 1716 - 1761

This etching by Pieter Tanjé depicts the coat of arms of Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress, featuring a complex arrangement of heraldic symbols and allegorical figures. A central shield displays the intertwined coats of arms of the Habsburg and Austrian empires, while a crowned female figure representing the Empress, sits atop clouds and holds a wreath of laurel, signifying victory. Figures symbolizing various virtues, like Justice and War, surround the shield, emphasizing the strength and power of the ruling monarch. The piece is a beautiful example of the intricate art of heraldry and the symbolism embedded in visual art.