Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Thomas Cary inscribed below

1796

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Thomas Cary 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 shows a black-and-white coat of arms with a harp in the center. The harp has three flowers on it and a bird perched on top. Below the harp, a banner reads *"In medio tutissimus ibis"* in fancy lettering. The name "Thomas Cary" is written in cursive underneath. The design looks old-fashioned, with detailed swirls and leaves framing the harp. The Latin phrase means "You will be safest in the middle"—a motto often linked to caution or balance. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more prints like this.