Ornamental Panel Surmounted with a Head Flanked by Foliage
1647
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1647
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a fancy coat of arms with a crowned head at the top. Below it, two lions hold up a shield with a small scene of a building and trees. Swirls, leaves, and tools like a hammer and anvil fill the sides, all drawn in sharp black lines. The artist used a mix of etching and engraving to create the detailed patterns. These techniques let them add texture and depth to the metal plate before printing. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
