Coat of Arms of John Frederic, Elector of Saxony, called the Magnanimous

Lucas Cranach

Cleveland Museum of Art

Colorful heraldic print. Beige-colored paper with gray background. Black calligraphy text across top. The text contains 9 lines. Large shield centered. Shield divided into 9 sections containing various designs, including: - red and white stripes - black and gold horizontal stripes - red lion - white bird on black - red flowers on beige - black lion - white lines on red - red hearts - red and white bird Crests on top of shield include: - green and yellow plume - black and white plume - red and white plume - 12 banners Shield surrounded by decorative designs. Two helmets on either side of shield. Helmet on right side has red and white plume and green tassel. Helmet on left side has black and white plume. Decorative scrollwork on either side. Two partially visible creatures on either side.