1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Shields of Frederick V, Elizabeth, and Prince Frederick Henry is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows three ornate shields with intricate designs. Each shield is packed with symbols like lions, crowns, and scrolls, all framed by swirling patterns. The borders have Latin text wrapped around them, and the whole thing looks like it’s carved into metal. These shields were made as a set to represent royalty—likely for a noble family. The detailed carving suggests this was meant to show power and heritage. Look up engraving to see how artists like this turned metal into detailed art.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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![Shield of Queen Elizabeth [left half]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/f4b61579dbc6b41d/thumb.webp)
