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The Emblem

Michael Wolgemut

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Emblem by Michael Wolgemut: Black and white engraving on aged paper. Central figure is a man with curly hair wearing a robe and sitting on a throne-like chair. He is surrounded by decorative elements, including banners with German text. A floral wreath surrounds his head. Two figures kneel below the chair, one pointing to an empty shield. Two columns are on either side of the figure. A decorative border frames the image with leaves and flowers at the top, where several cherubs are.

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601 × 893 px
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