Coat of Arms of Scheurl and Tucher Families 1512
wolftraut
graphic-art, print, engraving
portrait
graphic-art
medieval
symbolism
northern-renaissance
engraving
"Coat of Arms of Scheurl and Tucher Families" (1512) by Wolf Traut is a woodcut print depicting the heraldic emblems of the Scheurl and Tucher families. The central image features a woman standing on a shield with a lion and a griffin on either side, and a man holding a musical instrument in his hand. The design is intricately detailed, with intricate flourishes and decorative elements characteristic of German Renaissance woodcut art. The artist's signature and the date are included at the bottom, providing valuable information about the artwork's creation. This piece is a testament to the visual language of heraldry and its significance in signifying lineage and status during the early modern period.
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