Wapen van M.A. de Ruyter before 1683

This anonymous, three-dimensional wooden coat of arms depicts the heraldic insignia of Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, a renowned Dutch admiral. The shield is divided into four quarters, with symbols of a cross, a lion, a knight on horseback, a ship, and a cannon. It is surmounted by a crown and flanked by a lion and a horse, all carved in relief and painted with gold and silver leaf. Created before 1683, this piece offers a visual testament to the heroism of de Ruyter, celebrated for his victories against the English and French navies. The artwork currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.