Familiewapen met roos 1770 - 1808

Jan Brandes rendered this family crest with graphite. At its heart, a rose bush emerges, its roots entwined with a heart, all crowned by a knight's helmet. This ensemble speaks to the core of familial identity, intertwining love, lineage, and honor. The rose, universally a symbol of love and beauty, finds its ancient roots in the mythic gardens of Aphrodite. Here, it is juxtaposed with the heart—a symbol not just of romantic love, but of courage, the very essence of the family's spirit. The knight’s helmet, a silent guardian, echoes classical antiquity, reminiscent of Mars, the god of war, embodying strength and protection. Consider how these emblems resonate through time, appearing in diverse forms across cultures. The heart, for instance, transcends mere anatomy, becoming a vessel for emotions, a motif that surfaces even in the Renaissance art. This non-linear journey of symbols is how we, as humans, continually reinterpret our shared past.