Artwork

Crest

Crest, by Michel Le Blon, ink, 1622
Crest, by Michel Le Blon, ink, 1622

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.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a coat of arms with a shield featuring a crescent moon, diamond, and V-shaped symbol, surrounded by a decorative border of swirling lines and leaves. The background has a wavy or cloudy texture.

Technique & Style

The engraving employs closely packed and spaced lines to achieve varying degrees of darkness and lightness, creating a detailed and textured image.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.