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Coat of Arms of the German Empire and Nuremberg City

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a heraldic composition with allegorical elements. The image includes two winged figures seated on clouds at the top, holding symbols of justice and abundance. Below them, a crowned double-headed eagle emblem is featured. Additional winged figures on either side appear to be supporting shields bearing smaller heraldic symbols. The style of the drawing indicates an intricate and orderly execution, typical of early 16th-century engravings.

Artwork Details

Date
1521
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3420 × 4903 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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