Shield of Queen Elizabeth [left half]

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a fancy coat of arms. At the center sits a shield split in two, with flowers and a lion on one side, and more flowers on the other. Above the shield is a crown, and on either side are two figures holding it up—one looks like a lion, the other a man with a beard. Curvy lines and text wrap around the edges in a decorative border. The text around the shield includes the name "Elizabeth," which hints this might be linked to Queen Elizabeth. The detailed crown and shield symbols were often used to show power and family history. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal.