Coat of Arms
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a coat of arms with a shield framed by wings and a crown. Inside the shield is a small scene of a horse and rider in a landscape. Around it are leaves, scrolls with words, and a banner that reads "Iames." The wings and crown suggest power or nobility. The words "Iames" and "Aventre" might be a name and motto, but we can’t be sure. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
