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Shield of Queen Elizabeth

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed, oval-shaped coat of arms. It features a crowned shield adorned with floral elements and four sections of symbolic imagery. Two creatures, a lion on the right and a dragon on the left, stand upright on either side of the shield. Above the shield is a crown, and surrounding it is a band with inscriptions. The artwork showcases intricate line work and shading typical of heraldic illustrations, highlighting the grandeur of the emblem and its symbolic elements.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
8372 × 10445 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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