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Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms

Jost Amman

1565

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms is a 1565 ink by Jost Amman, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jost Amman
When & what style?: 1565 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is called Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms. It was made during the Renaissance. The artist used pen and ink with gray wash to create the image. You can find this artwork at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The painting is an allegory, which means it has a hidden meaning. It's interesting because it uses a coat of arms, which was a symbol of status and power back then. Check out the Renaissance movement to learn more about this style of art.