1525
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Coat of Arms of Hector Pömer is a 1525 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows two men in fancy robes standing on a geometric shape with odd symbols. One holds a spear, the other a scroll, and both have halos. Around them are strange animals—like a bird with a crown and a fish with wings—and buildings with tiny windows. The background is packed with swirling lines and weird shapes that look like they’re floating. The title says this is a coat of arms for someone named Hector Pömer, but the picture is way more than just a family crest. The mix of people, animals, and symbols suggests it’s telling a story or standing for something bigger. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists carved and printed these detailed images.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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