Schonau Arms, 1597
By Christoph Murer of Zurich (1588-1614).
The arms of Hens Heinrich von Schonau and Elizabeth Schmid from Zurich. The Von Schonaus were an ancient family from near Bodensee, owning much land around Zurich. Hans Heinrich became a city councillor in 1585 and held various important civic posts, culminating in the Governorship of Wadenswil in 1612.
Upper part: Hans Heinrich von Schonau, at this time Governor of Greifensee and Elizabeth Schmid his wife 1597.

Inv. No. 1984/3/1 On loan from the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A 9054-1863).