Artwork
Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms
Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Jost Amman. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms is a drawing created by Jost Amman in 1565. Executed in pen and black ink with gray wash over chalk on two joined sheets, it is housed at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Amman's skillful use of pen and ink with gray wash, a technique characteristic of Renaissance art. The medium and style are typical of the period, emphasizing detail and realism.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two angels supporting a coat of arms, an allegorical representation that conveys symbolic meaning. Coats of arms were status symbols, signifying power and identity.
Context
Created during the Renaissance, the drawing reflects the cultural and artistic values of the time, including an interest in classical symbolism and detailed representation.
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