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Coat of Arms of Nicolas Francis of Lorraine

Jacques Callot

1629

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Coat of Arms of Nicolas Francis of Lorraine is a 1629 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1629 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an etching of a coat of arms. It has a large shield in the center with a smaller shield inside it. The smaller shield has a cross on it, and the larger shield has two lions and a crown. There are two cherubs on either side of the shield, and they are holding up a canopy with beads hanging from it. The etching is very detailed, with lots of fine lines and textures. The cherubs are particularly well-done, with intricate wings and facial expressions. The overall effect is one of grandeur and luxury. If you like this etching, you might also like the work of artist Callot, Jacques.