Artwork
Crest
Crest is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Michel Le Blon. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Crest is an engraving created by Michel Le Blon in 1622. It is a black-and-white print featuring a coat of arms.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a shield with a simple design, surmounted by a crown and surrounded by swirling shapes and foliage. The coat of arms was likely used as a family symbol or official mark.
Technique & Style
The engraving features precise lines and a textured background, achieved through a labor-intensive process of scratching into a surface. The style is characteristic of engravings used for heraldic devices.
History & Provenance
The artist signed the work 'Blondus fecit', Latin for 'Blondus made it'. The engraving dates to 1622, a time when such prints were used for official purposes.
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