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Shield of James I [bottom half]

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a royal coat of arms. The image features a central shield adorned with quarters, each with symbols such as lions and fleurs-de-lis. The shield is surrounded by a circular banner with inscriptions in Latin, encircled by scrolling elements. Flanking the shield are two heraldic supporters: a crowned lion on the right and a unicorn with a crown on the left. Above the shield is a crown with cross and fleur-de-lis patterns. The drawing is executed with strong contrast between black lines and a pale background, resembling an engraving style.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
4183 × 4951 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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