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Coat of Arms with a Rampant Lion

Sebald Beham

1544

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Coat of Arms with a Rampant Lion is a 1544 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Sebald Beham
When & what style?: 1544 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a circular engraving featuring a coat of arms. At its center is a shield with a rampant lion, accompanied by a helmet adorned with a feathered crest and two wings. The engraving is surrounded by a circular border with text, although the specific words are not clearly visible. The level of detail in the engraving suggests a high degree of skill and craftsmanship. The use of cross-hatching to create texture and depth adds to the overall visual impact of the piece. To learn more about the techniques used in this engraving, explore the technique of cross-hatching.