1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Coat of Arms with Lion is a 1485 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a fancy coat of arms. At the center sits a shield with a lion on it. Around the shield are curly lines and a lion’s head on top, holding what looks like a crown. The whole thing is framed by swirly decorations that fill the space. The name "Hartkolt" is written below the shield. This style was used by families or cities to show their power and history. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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![Crested Coat of Arms [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/635f462b0f763a94/thumb.webp)
