Artwork

Het wapen Verheye

Het wapen Verheye, by Unknown, watercolor, 1750
Het wapen Verheye, by Unknown, watercolor, 1750

Het wapen Verheye is a watercolor painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Het wapen Verheye is a painting on parchment depicting a coat of arms.

Subject & Meaning

The coat of arms features a shield with black and white stripes and a red square containing a white goat. Ornate red and white leaves surround the shield, and a white goat stands on a blue and gold crown above it.

Technique & Style

The painting is rendered in a detailed and intricate style, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship in the leaves and crown. The use of red, white, and black creates a striking visual effect, emphasizing the central shield.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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