1505
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Coat of Arms with a Single Eagle is a 1505 ink by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white eagle with its wings spread wide. The eagle’s head is turned slightly to the side, and its feathers are detailed with sharp lines. In the center of its chest is a shield divided into four sections, with a small crown on top. The eagle’s tail feathers fan out at the bottom, and its claws grip what looks like a leafy branch. This kind of image was often used to show family or royal symbols. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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