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1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a fancy coat of arms packed with swirling details. At the center, two cherubs hold up a shield with a lion and a crown. Above them, a wreath of leaves and flowers frames a curved banner with old-fashioned writing. The background is full of scrolls, feathers, and tiny faces peeking from the corners. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines to create bold, crisp shapes. This style was popular in the 1600s for making detailed prints. Look up etching to see how artists like Lepautre made these sharp, layered images.
![Renouvellement d'Alliance avec les Suisses 1663 (Renewal of Alliance with the Swiss 1663) [pl. 18]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b0549fa383211be6/thumb.webp)
![La Prééminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance of France Recognized by Spain 1662) [pl. 17]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/0865c0d8271fc4b5/thumb.webp)
