The Coat of Arms with a Lion and Cock

1503

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

The Coat of Arms with a Lion and Cock is a 1503 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?: 1503 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a fancy coat of arms with a rooster perched on top. Below the rooster is a shield with a lion standing on its back legs inside it. The shield is surrounded by swirling, leaf-like designs and a banner with a strange symbol. Everything is drawn in black lines on a light background, with no color. Notice how the rooster and lion face each other, like they’re guarding the shield. The artist paid extra attention to the feathers and fur, making them look detailed and real. If you like this style, look up Renaissance.