Shield of Anne of Denmark
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Shield of Anne of Denmark is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows an oval engraving of a shield with a crown on top. The shield has a coat of arms with various symbols, including a lion and a unicorn. There are two figures on either side of the shield, and text around the edge of the oval. The engraving is very detailed, with intricate lines and patterns. The text around the edge is in Latin and appears to be a motto or phrase. The overall design is symmetrical and balanced, with the shield and crown at the center. This engraving is an example of Renaissance art, specifically from the 17th century. To learn more about this style and technique, look up the artist Passe, Simon van de.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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