Artwork
Croy family shield
Croy family shield is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Rogier van der Weyden. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
The Croy family shield is an oil on panel painting created circa 1460 by Rogier van der Weyden, a leading early Netherlandish painter of the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a coat of arms, specifically a shield with horizontal stripes and a crown, divided into sections each with distinct designs, symbolizing the Croy family's heraldry.
Technique & Style
Van der Weyden employed contrasting colors to make the striped shield and intricately patterned crown stand out against a darker background, characteristic of his detailed and symbolic approach.
History & Provenance
Originally commissioned for the Croy family, the painting is now part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
Context
Created during the Northern Renaissance, this work reflects van der Weyden's influence on the period, known for religious and noble-commissioned pieces, with techniques such as glazing contributing to his renown.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rogier van der Weyden (Dutch: ; 1399 or 1400 – 18 June 1464), initially known as Roger de la Pasture (French: ), was an early Netherlandish painter whose surviving works consist mainly of religious triptychs,…
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