Artwork
The Arms of Philippe de Bourgogne
The Arms of Philippe de Bourgogne is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Rogier van der Weyden. It dates from 1431 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1431 by the early Netherlandish artist Rogier van der Weyden, this small panel records the heraldic insignia of Philippe de Bourgogne. Executed during the Northern Renaissance, the work forms part of a series of armorial paintings commissioned by the Burgundian court to display the lineage and status of its knights.
Subject & Meaning
The central element is a shield bearing a cross surmounted by a crown, the principal symbols of Philippe’s familial arms. Surrounding the shield are stylised foliage and a bird, motifs commonly employed to frame and accentuate noble insignia, reinforcing the martial and dynastic identity of the patron.
Technique & Style
Van der Weyden renders the coat of arms with meticulous attention to line and surface, employing a rich palette of reds, golds, and blues. Fine brushwork creates delicate textures in the leaves and feathered bird, while subtle tonal variations give the metal and fabric a convincing three‑dimensional quality, characteristic of the period’s detailed realism.
History & Provenance
The painting was produced for the ducal court of Burgundy, likely as part of a larger collection of heraldic panels used for ceremonial display. Though its exact early ownership is undocumented, the work has remained associated with the Burgundian artistic tradition and is now catalogued among van der Weyden’s surviving secular commissions.
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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