Coats of Arms with Corner Portraits of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary

English 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a heraldic display. The composition features coats of arms arranged in a structured format with a central large crest accompanied by the Latin motto "SEMPER EADEM." The central image features a lion and a dragon supporting a shield. Surrounding the central emblem, numerous coats of arms represent various noble families or titles, each occupying a squared-off segment. Portraits within the corners frame the scene. Each coat of arms has distinct colors and symbols.