Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Winthrop Sargent inscribed below

1796

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Winthrop Sargent 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 drawing shows a coat of arms with a bird flying above it. The shield has a checkerboard pattern and three curved lines. Around the shield are flowers, leaves, and a banner with Latin words. Below, the name "Winthrop Sargent" is written in cursive. The Latin on the banner means "Neither to seek dishonor nor to despise honor." This kind of design was often used by families to show their identity. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more prints like this one.