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Arms of Charles II, Duc de Mantoue

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names

Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

This is a drawing of a coat of arms held by two angels. The image depicts a shield with various heraldic symbols such as fleur-de-lis, eagles, and geometric designs. The shield is crowned with a detailed crown featuring floral motifs and surrounded by a decorative chain. Two winged angels, dressed in robes, stand on either side holding the chain. The background has fine lines and the word "FIDES" is inscribed above.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1943.3.6432
Catalogue Raisonné

Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 229, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1927

Petitjean, Charles and Ch. Wickert. Catalogue de l'oeuvre de Robert Nanteuil. Paris: Loys Delteil et Maurice Le Garrec, 1927.

Wikidata ID

Q65024943

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