Bookplate: Coat of Arms with William Smith, Esq. inscribed below

1796

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Bookplate: Coat of Arms with William Smith, Esq. inscribed below is a 1796 by Joseph Callender, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph Callender
When & what style?: 1796
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image depicts a coat of arms, featuring a shield with three vertical spears at its center. The shield is adorned with intricate designs and patterns, including a checkered pattern at the top and a fish-scale pattern at the bottom. A banner with the inscription "EST ALIENA FRUI" is positioned below the shield, while another banner above it reads "OPTIMUM INSANIA". The coat of arms is flanked by two curved designs, each topped with a creature resembling a dragon or a lion. At the bottom of the image, the name "William Smith Esq." is inscribed. The coat of arms is rendered in a detailed and ornate style, with a focus on intricate patterns and designs. The use of different textures and patterns adds depth and visual interest to the image. To learn more about the artist behind this coat of arms, explore the work of Joseph Callender (American, 1751–1821).