Coat of Arms of Philip, Landgrave of Hesse
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a coat of arms with symbols and colors. It's interesting because the coat of arms is for Philip, Landgrave of Hesse, a noble title. The details on the coat of arms are precise and meaningful, indicating the owner's status and family history. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist Lucas Cranach (German, 1515–1586).
