1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Shield with Wings, Held by Peasant is a 1485 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a man holding a round shield. The shield has wings on one side and a feathered tail on the other. The man wears a hat and a loose shirt, and his face looks serious. Around the shield, small birds perch on the edges, and a few tiny figures climb the sides. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially on the feathers and the man’s clothes. The shield’s design looks like it could be a symbol, not just armor. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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