Stuart Coat of Arms from Vera Descriptio by John Jonston

published 1603

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a heraldic coat of arms. The image features a shield with a rampant lion at its center. The shield is supported by a mythical unicorn on the left and a horse-like creature on the right, each standing on their hind legs and holding spears. Above the shield is a helmet adorned with feathers and crowned with a lion holding a dagger and a scepter. The design includes floral and decorative elements and banners displaying the words "IN DEFENCE." The drawing showcases elaborate engravings typical of heraldic illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [first published, 1602]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.4 × 16.7 cm (10 13/16 × 6 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.39

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65216357

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