Bilder Mattheus Smallegange (1624–1710) – Heraldic Coats of Arms of the Lands and Lordships of Zeeland – Hand-coloured etching (1696)

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"Heraldic Coats of Arms" presents an extensive grid of armorial shields representing the various lands, lordships, and noble families of the province of Zeeland, including Walcheren and Bevelandsche. This hand-coloured etching is a double-page plate from Mattheus Smallegange's Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland, published in Middelburg and Amsterdam in 1696. The work serves as a vital genealogical and heraldic record, meticulously documenting the feudal structure and civic identity of the region during the late seventeenth century.

Mattheus Smallegange was a Dutch historian, genealogist, and translator who dedicated much of his life to documenting the history and geography of the province of Zeeland. His monumental chronicle remains one of the most important historical sources for the region, noted for its extensive collection of high-quality engravings depicting towns, manor houses, and coastal defenses. Smallegange collaborated with skilled engravers to ensure the architectural and topographical accuracy of his plates. His work is highly valued by historians for preserving the visual record of Zeeland's Golden Age estates and civic lineage.

Artist or Maker: Mattheus Smallegange.

Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 43 cm.

Medium: Hand-coloured etching.

Date: 1696.

Condition Report:
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