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Blazonul funerar al baronului Miklós Wesselényi din Hodod

Blazonul funerar al baronului Miklós Wesselényi din Hodod, by Unknown, unspecified, 1803
Blazonul funerar al baronului Miklós Wesselényi din Hodod, by Unknown, unspecified, 1803

Blazonul funerar al baronului Miklós Wesselényi din Hodod is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Unknown. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Transylvanian History. This painting is a funerary blazon, or coat of arms, created for Baron Miklós Wesselényi, a Hungarian nobleman.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a funerary blazon, or coat of arms, created for Baron Miklós Wesselényi, a Hungarian nobleman.

Subject & Meaning

The coat of arms features a detailed heraldic design accompanied by an inscription that serves as a biographical tribute, noting the baron's birth on December 8, 1707, and death on November 25, 1809, as well as his titles and roles.

Technique & Style

The artwork showcases intricate details, characteristic of a specific style that may involve techniques such as impasto, a method of layering paint to achieve a textured effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known