This is a drawing of a coat of arms with allegorical figures and cherubs. The central composition features a shield with a pattern of circles, flanked by figures that represent virtues or significant allegories, such as justice. The figures are adorned in classical garments and the scene includes cherubs interacting with the shield and figures. The artwork includes intricate detailing in the robes and gestures, evocative of the artistic styles of the Renaissance era. Unframed and inscribed with text at the top, the piece serves as a heraldic emblem, possibly related to royal or noble symbology.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1613
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 4705 × 3411 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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