Coat of Arms on a Double-headed Eagle [reverse]

1521

Albrecht Dürer and Hans Krafft the Elder

Associated Names
Albrecht Dürer

Artist, German, 1471 - 1528

Hans Krafft the Elder

Medalist, German, 1481 - 1542

The sculpture is a round, coin-like object featuring a central design of a double-headed eagle with detailed plumage and intricate patterns. Above and between the eagle heads, the numbers "15" and "21" are displayed. The eagle holds a small shield-like emblem on its chest. Surrounding the central motif is a border of various symbols and heraldic emblems, each housed in separate compartments around the edge of the piece. The composition is rendered in a metallic silver color. The sculpture is flat and circular, with a textured surface that provides depth to the central eagle design and the bordering symbols.

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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16


Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

Albrecht Dürer, Hans Krafft the Elder

1521


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

within circumference design: N

Wikidata ID

Q63863395

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