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Harvard College Bookplate with the Christo et Ecclesiæ Seal

Nathaniel Hurd

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a coat of arms or emblem with ornamental designs. It includes a central shield with a chevron and open books, surrounded by intricate floral and scroll designs. Above the shield is a radiant sun with a human face, resting on stacked books. Below are decorative curtain-like elements hanging from stylized columns with globes on top. The composition is symmetrical and the style resembles traditional European heraldry.

Artwork Details

Date
1765
Medium
engraving in black on wove paper
Dimensions
2302 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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