11420 Mattheus Smallegange (1624-1710) – Coats of Arms of the Noble and Distinguished Families – Engraving (1696)
"Wapenen der Edele en Aensienelyke Geslach." This print displays a comprehensive grid of heraldic shields representing the prominent families of the Zeeland province. Each coat of arms is meticulously detailed with traditional heraldic symbols including lions, birds, geometric patterns, and flora, with the family name printed clearly beneath each shield. This engraving was published in the Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland in Middelburg by Johannes Meertens. The plate served as an essential genealogical record, visually asserting the lineage and social standing of the regional aristocracy during the Dutch Golden Age.
Mattheus Smallegange was a dedicated Dutch historian and genealogist whose life's work centered on documenting the province of Zeeland. His monumental publication, the Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland, is regarded as one of the most thorough topographical and historical accounts of the period. Smallegange collaborated with expert engravers to produce a vast array of illustrations, from city views to detailed heraldic charts. Although his ambitious projects often led to significant personal financial strain, his work remains a primary scholarly resource for the study of Dutch noble history and regional identity.
Artist or Maker: Mattheus Smallegange.
Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 42 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1696.
Condition Report:
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