Artwork

The family shields of Jacobus Loohoff and Johanna Pierraert, 1684

The family shields of Jacobus Loohoff and Johanna Pierraert, 1684 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This 1684 painting features two ornate shields presented side by side, surrounded by a decorative gold frame and supported by cherubs.

About this work

The names "Jacobus Loohoff" and "Johanna Pierraert" are written on a scroll below the shields, along with the year 1684.

This painting shows two fancy shields sitting side by side. One shield has a yellow cross on a green and white checkered background, with three red flowers on it. The other shield is red with two crossed swords. Around them is a gold frame with swirly designs and two small cherubs holding up the bottom corners.

The names "Jacobus Loohoff" and "Johanna Pierraert" are written on a scroll below the shields, along with the year 1684. This looks like a family symbol, showing their identity and status.

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Overview

This 1684 painting features two ornate shields presented side by side, surrounded by a decorative gold frame and supported by cherubs.

Subject & Meaning

The shields display the coats of arms of Jacobus Loohoff and Johanna Pierraert, as indicated by the names on a scroll below, signifying their family identities and social status.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases intricate details, including the checkered and colored patterns on the shields, the swirly designs on the frame, and the cherubs at the base.