Arms of the Bishopric of Eichstätt and of Its Bishop, Wilhelm of Reichenau
1480
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1480
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image is a black-and-white circle packed with symbols. At the center, a bishop in fancy robes holds a tall cross and a book. Around him, shields, crowns, and strange animals fill the space. The edges are crowded with Latin words and swirling designs that look like vines or flames. The Latin text names a bishop—Wilhelm—and his title from Eichstätt, a place in Germany. The whole image is like a coat of arms, mixing power and faith. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
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