Vignet met een pauw en het wapen van de stad Amsterdam met een kroon 17th century

This 17th-century anonymous engraving depicts a heraldic vignette with a peacock and the coat of arms of Amsterdam. The peacock stands proudly within an oval, its tail feathers spread wide. Surrounding the oval is a laurel wreath, symbolizing victory and honor. At the top, a crown rests upon a shield bearing the city’s coat of arms, emphasizing the significance of Amsterdam. This small but detailed work demonstrates the importance of heraldry and its connection to civic identity in the Dutch Golden Age.