White Eagle and Crown of Poland
1450
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1450
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a black-and-white design on a gray background. The center has a stylized eagle with its wings spread wide, surrounded by swirling leaves and flowers. Around the eagle is a crown with letters in a circle, and the edges of the paper have smaller floral patterns. The eagle and crown are symbols often tied to Poland. The design was carved into wood and printed, a method that was new in Europe at the time. Next, check out the technique: woodcut.
