Shields of Frederick V, Elizabeth, and Prince Frederick Henry

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a heraldic emblem. The central oval-shaped motif features a coat of arms with foliage and animal figures, including lions and an eagle. The coat of arms is divided into partitions with geometric patterns and symbols. Atop the coat of arms is a crown, and above it is a crowned lion figure holding a scepter or baton, surrounded by decorative flourishes. An engraved inscription surrounds the central motif. The drawing has a hatching technique characteristic of traditional engraving styles.