This is a drawing of a symbolic heraldic scene with a religious undertone. The upper portion features a lion and a griffon holding a decorative cup or shield with intricate vine and leaf designs, enclosing two standing figures. Below this, there is an ornate architectural frame resembling a gothic or medieval niche housing a crowned figure seated with a child, holding a scepter or staff. The style and detail suggest a medieval or early Renaissance influence.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1480
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3187 × 4780 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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