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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 emblem features two heraldic lions on either side of a shield with geometric patterns. Above the shield is a crowned helm with plumes and a smaller crowned figure. There is an inscription in Latin around the border of the design. The style suggests an etching technique typical of heraldic art.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
8216 × 9913 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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