Ontwerp voor een glasraam met wapens van de waarschappij 1630 - 1672

Pieter Jansz. created this design for a stained-glass window featuring coats of arms in the 17th century, a period when heraldry was deeply intertwined with social status and identity. Each crest embodies a personal history, reflecting family lineage, achievements, and affiliations within Dutch society. The visual language of these symbols speaks volumes about the values and aspirations of the elite during the Dutch Golden Age. The arrangement of these arms presents a rigid social hierarchy, with some families holding more influence than others. I wonder, who decided this hierarchy, and what were the consequences for those at the bottom? Each emblem also represents personal narratives of power, status, and belonging. Jansz.'s design offers insight into the stories these emblems carry, while emphasizing emotional connections to family, legacy, and identity. The window becomes a complex tableau which both embodies the status quo and invites us to consider the personal narratives embedded within it.