Design for a Coat of Arms with Two Dragons and Initials [?] in center (recto); Three Constructed Circles with Inscriptions (verso) 1700 - 1780

This 18th-century anonymous drawing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art depicts a design for a coat of arms featuring two dragons flanking a central shield with initials. The intricate details and swirling forms of the dragons are characteristic of the Rococo style, popular in Europe during the 18th century. The artist's deft use of pen and ink creates a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the powerful presence of the heraldic beasts.