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Crest

Michel Le Blon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a coat of arms design. The central shield features three diamond shapes and a crescent element. Surrounding the shield are elaborate flourishes, scrolling vines, and decorative patterns, all rendered in a highly detailed manner using line work. Above the shield, there is a helmet resembling a knight's helm, supported by the surrounding ornate scrolls. The entire composition is framed by a scrolling line pattern. At the bottom of the composition, there is an open banner.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2252 × 3213 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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