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Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular object with curved sides, featuring a rope-like border around its edges. The object showcases a shield adorned with a crest and an eagle on top. The shield displays a design with a smaller shield positioned above a larger one. A curled piece of material flanks the shield on both sides. A small square mark with an animal, possibly a dog or bear, is located at the lower left corner. The object has a weathered appearance. Title: Shield. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1450
Medium
Wood, iron, gesso, polychrome, pigskin, silver leaf
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette