Shields of the Emperor Matthias

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

This is a drawing of an ornate emblem featuring a double-headed eagle and multiple coats of arms. The drawing depicts an intricate design centered around the double-headed eagle. The eagle holds a small shield on its chest that appears to bear a cross. Surrounding the eagle is an oval border filled with various smaller shields or heraldic symbols. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic scheme using delicate lines to convey the details. The paper shows signs of age with speckles across its surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.8 × 4.8 cm (2 5/16 × 1 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9296

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 87

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65025603

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