Bookplate: Johan. Jac. Franz-Joseph, Reichs-Graf von Westerhold

1778

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Bookplate: Johan. Jac. Franz-Joseph, Reichs-Graf von Westerhold is a 1778 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1778 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image is a fancy coat of arms printed on paper. At the center sits a shield with two small squares and a bird on top, wings spread. Around it are swirling decorations—tiny crowns, stars, and scrolls—all in black and white. The edges look like they’re framed by ornate patterns. The text below names a man with a long title, including "Reichs-Graf" (which means imperial count) and a date: May 8, 1778. It’s like a family crest for someone important back then. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this is kept.