Bookplate: Coat of Arms with William Wetmore inscribed below
1782
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1782
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows a fancy coat of arms drawn in blue ink on light paper. At the top is a shield with a wave-like shape and two fish inside. Above the shield, a bird with wings spread out sits on a curved line. Swirls, leaves, and flowers decorate the sides, and the words *"Lentanda Via Est"* curve around the bottom of the shield. The name *"William Wetmore"* is written below in a looping script. The style looks old-fashioned, with careful lines and lots of detail. If you like this kind of design, check out the Baroque movement.
