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Shield of Queen Elizabeth

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a coat of arms. The image shows an ornate and decorative coat of arms surrounded by a circular band with engraved text. The central motif is divided into four quadrants with heraldic symbols such as a lion and fleur-de-lis. Above the quadrants is a crown. Flanking the shield are a lion on the right and a dragon on the left. The entire composition is encased within an oval border richly decorated with swirling motifs and text. The drawing emphasizes intricate line work to create texture and depth.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
6937 × 8378 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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