Shield with Two Arms Framed by a Garland (birth tray, back)
1465
tempera
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1465
tempera
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a shield with two arms, framed by a garland. The shield is divided into two sections, each with a different coat of arms. The garland is made up of leaves and fruit. The painting is done in tempera, a technique that involves mixing pigments with a binding agent. The use of tempera gives the painting a sense of depth and texture. The shield is a common subject in art, often used to represent protection and strength. To learn more about shields in art, you can explore the Victoria and Albert Museum, which holds this painting.
![Shield of Queen Elizabeth [left half]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/f4b61579dbc6b41d/thumb.webp)
![Shield of James I [bottom half]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/1018ac0722c9b8d5/thumb.webp)
![Shield of James I [bottom half]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/ba628f9c8498bd19/thumb.webp)
