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These coats of arms represent the various ancestral lines associated with the Van Helmont family, including Helmont, Ranst, Bauw, Vilain, Staßart, Halmale, Renialme, and Merode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis de Man, primarily known for his genre paintings and interior scenes, demonstrates a precise approach to line work in this print. The portraits are rendered with careful attention to facial features and individual character, while the surrounding heraldry provides a formal, genealogical context. The use of a triangular shape for the elder Van Helmont and a circular form for the younger creates a geometric balance that anchors the composition. The text labels beneath the shields and the names inscribed within the portrait areas clarify the identity of the subjects and their lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work serves as a record of the Van Helmont family history, reflecting the seventeenth-century interest in genealogy and the documentation of intellectual figures. The etching technique allows for a clean, graphic presentation that prioritises clarity and historical accuracy. The neutral background ensures that the focus remains on the portraits and the heraldic symbols, which were essential markers of status and identity during this period. As a piece of historical documentation, it provides a visual link to the lives of two influential figures in the history of science and philosophy, presented through the lens of Dutch printmaking traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-two-soldiers-on-horseback-etching-fine-art-print\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Two Soldiers on Horseback, Etching) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/milk-cow-paulus-potter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMilk Cow - Paulus Potter — Paulus Potter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis de Man","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799472935247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799480504655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799480537423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799480570191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799480602959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799480635727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799480668495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799480701263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799480734031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799480766799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799480799567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799480832335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portretten-van-Joannes-Baptista-van-Helmont-en-Franciscus-Mercurius-van-Helmont-met-acht-wapenschilden_Poster_CompositorV1_1789595311220.jpg?v=1789595499","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portretten-van-joannes-baptista-van-helmont-en-franciscus-mercurius-van-helmont-met-acht-wapenschilden-cornelis-de-man","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}