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Shields of the Emperor Matthias

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a heraldic emblem featuring a double-headed eagle within an ornate oval border. The central image depicts a double-headed eagle with outstretched wings. Positioned on the chest of the eagle is a shield. Surrounding the eagle is an oval frame containing various symbols and designs. The intricate line work and detailed shading suggest a focus on heraldry and symbolism within the composition.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
9222 × 10166 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
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