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Coat-of-Arms of the Cervantes Family

Unknown

1802

oil

canvas

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Early 19th Century Coat of Arms

Dominant colour

Coat-of-Arms of the Cervantes Family is a 1802 oil by Unknown, depicting Coat of Arms, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1802
Where can I see it?: Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows a coat of arms, with a shield divided into sections. The shield has a crown on top, and there are flags and banners around it. The shield is decorated with various symbols, including a tree, a moon, and a castle. There are also some words written on the shield, but they're not easy to read. The overall design of the coat of arms is very detailed and intricate. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.