Genre

Heraldry & Emblems

The Seven Sacraments, Rogier van der Weyden

Heraldry is meaning compressed into a shield. The coat of arms, with its charges and tinctures, identified a family or a city in a single glance, and the emblem book paired image with motto to teach a moral, making these devices a visual language read fluently across early modern Europe.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heraldry & Emblems?

Heraldry & Emblems is a motif in painting. Heraldry is meaning compressed into a shield.

How many Heraldry & Emblems works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 109 public-domain Heraldry & Emblems works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Heraldry & Emblems artists?

Key Heraldry & Emblems artists in the collection include Titian, Peter Paul Rubens and Gerard David.