Coat of Arms of Michael Behaim

probably c. 1520

Albrecht Dürer

Associated Names
Albrecht Dürer

Artist, German, 1471 - 1528

This is a drawing of a heraldic coat of arms. The image features a prominent shield in the center depicting a wavy line flanked by intricate floral patterns. Above the shield rests a knight's helmet, adorned with detailed engravings. Atop the helmet, an eagle spreads its wings. Surrounding the central elements are elaborate scrollwork and acanthus leaves. The artwork is framed by simple, clean lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    block: 28.2 × 19.3 cm (11 1/8 × 7 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 28.6 × 19.6 cm (11 1/4 × 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3608

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meder, no. 287

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b and Lugt 1932d), 1929; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1932

  • Meder, Joseph. Dürer-Katalog; ein Handbuch über Albrecht Dürers Stiche, Radierungen, Holzschnitte, deren Zustände, Ausgaben und Wasserzeichen. Vienna: Verlag Gilhofer und Ranschburg, 1932. Reprint. New York: Da Capo Press, 1971.

2001

  • Schoch, Rainer, Mattihas Mende, and Anna Scherbaum. Albrecht Dürer: Das druckgraphische Werk. Munich, 2001: vol. 2: no. 250.

Wikidata ID

Q18339662

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