Handelsetiket met de wapens van Lyon en Haarlem c. 1681 - 1740

Isaac Vincentsz. van der Vinne created this trade label with the arms of Lyon and Haarlem, rendered in ink, where heraldic symbols speak volumes. Here, the rampant lion, a symbol of courage and royalty, fiercely strides across the shield, which is crowned and embellished with fleur-de-lis. The fleur-de-lis, historically linked to French monarchy, evokes notions of purity and power, which connect to a lineage of cultural and political significance. The label’s visual components evoke a deep sense of pride and heritage. Consider the lion—it appears in countless forms, from the Lion Gate of Mycenae to the British royal coat of arms. It has undergone a metamorphosis, each time adapting to the cultural and historical context. This symbol isn't merely a heraldic device; it represents collective memory and the enduring human fascination with strength and nobility. These symbols, passed down through history, engage our subconscious, stirring deep-seated emotions and cultural memories.