Coat of Arms with an Eagle

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a heraldic emblem featuring a helmet with ornate decorations and a bird. The image depicts a detailed medieval-style helmet adorned with a crown-like top and flanked by large plumes. Surrounding the helmet are elaborate scrolls, and foliage motifs creating an intricate frame. Below the helmet, a shield displays an eagle or bird with outstretched wings, a common heraldic symbol. The style of the drawing emphasizes ornate detail and craftsmanship, reminiscent of historical engravings and heraldic illustrations. Decorative banners with text are also included, adding to the heraldic context of the piece.