Crest

Crest

Michel Le Blon

1622

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white design with swirling shapes and sharp lines. The patterns look like vines or flames, twisting around two small diamonds in the center. The background is filled with tiny parallel lines, giving it a textured look. This is an old decorative design, likely used for coats of arms or book illustrations. The artist signed it in the corner, which is common for engravings. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.

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