Coat of Arms, Moniti Meliora
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Coat of Arms, Moniti Meliora is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two tall columns framing a busy seascape. A ship is sinking in rough waves, while another small boat floats nearby. Above, a fancy coat of arms sits between the columns, with stars, scrolls, and Latin words. The Latin under the scene reads *"Moniti Meliora,"* which means "Warned to do better." The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, typical of this style. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal.
