Artwork

Blazon of Antonius Tsgrooten

Blazon of Antonius Tsgrooten, by Goswin van der Weyden, oil, 1507
Blazon of Antonius Tsgrooten, by Goswin van der Weyden, oil, 1507

Blazon of Antonius Tsgrooten is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Goswin van der Weyden. It dates from 1507 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

The Blazon of Antonius Tsgrooten is an oil painting created by Goswin van der Weyden in 1507, exemplifying the Flemish tradition during the Northern Renaissance.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a coat of arms, comprising a shield with red and white stripes, a sword, and a helmet, likely commissioned for a patron as a symbol of their identity or status.

Technique & Style

Rendered in oil paint, the coat of arms showcases the artist's skill in capturing intricate details, with the use of red and white stripes creating a striking visual effect against a deep red background.

History & Provenance

As the grandson of Rogier van der Weyden, Goswin van der Weyden was influenced by the Brussels school, and his work contributed to Antwerp's emerging artistic center in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Goswin van der Weyden

Artist

Goswin van der Weyden

Goswin van der Weyden or Goossen van der Weyden (1455–1543) was a Flemish Renaissance painter active in Antwerp.