Crest
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Crest is a 1622 ink by Michel Le Blon, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a fancy coat of arms. The shield has three shapes: a crescent moon, a diamond, and a weird V shape. Swirly lines and leaves frame the whole thing like a border. The background looks like waves or clouds. The artist used tiny lines to make dark and light areas. These lines are packed close in some spots and spread out in others. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one create prints.
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