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Shields of the Emperor Matthias

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate emblem featuring a double-headed eagle and multiple coats of arms. The drawing depicts an intricate design centered around the double-headed eagle. The eagle holds a small shield on its chest that appears to bear a cross. Surrounding the eagle is an oval border filled with various smaller shields or heraldic symbols. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic scheme using delicate lines to convey the details. The paper shows signs of age with speckles across its surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
9785 × 10839 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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