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Shield of Queen Elizabeth

Simon van de Passe

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque

Dominant colour

Shield of Queen Elizabeth is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Simon van de Passe
When & what style?: 1621 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting features a shield with a crown at the top, flanked by two dragons. The shield is divided into four sections, each containing a different symbol. The top left section has three lions, the top right section has a harp, the bottom left section has three fleur-de-lis, and the bottom right section has three lions again. The shield is surrounded by a banner with the words "DIEV ET MON DROIT" written on it. The painting is done in a style that suggests it was created during the Renaissance period. The use of symbolism and the intricate details of the shield and dragons are characteristic of this time period. The level of detail and craftsmanship in the painting suggests that it was created by a skilled artist. To learn more about the techniques used to create this piece, look up the technique of engraving.