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Coat of Arms of Sara van Os, Wife of Jan van Reyersbergh with its eight quarterings

Coat of Arms of Sara van Os, Wife of Jan van Reyersbergh with its eight quarterings, by Unknown, oil, 1650
Coat of Arms of Sara van Os, Wife of Jan van Reyersbergh with its eight quarterings, by Unknown, oil, 1650

Coat of Arms of Sara van Os, Wife of Jan van Reyersbergh with its eight quarterings is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting is a coat of arms attributed to Sara van Os, created using oil paint.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a coat of arms attributed to Sara van Os, created using oil paint. It features a central shield surrounded by eight smaller shields, all set against a dark background and framed by decorative elements.

Subject & Meaning

The central shield represents Sara van Os, while the eight surrounding shields signify her familial ties through marriage and ancestry, each bearing distinct symbols that convey her heritage.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a dark background, a prominent central shield, and eight smaller shields arranged in a circular pattern, all framed by swirling lines and surmounted by a crown.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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