Wapenschild met helm vastgehouden door twee vossen 1594

This small, detailed engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn, dating to 1594, features a heraldic shield held by two foxes. The shield is adorned with a helmet and elaborate foliate ornamentation. The artist's signature and the date are inscribed on the shield. The artwork provides insight into the design aesthetics of the 16th century, reflecting the use of heraldry and intricate detail characteristic of the period. This small-scale print would have been a popular form of personal art, likely representing a specific family or individual's coat of arms.