Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 51v) 1544

This woodcut, titled "Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch..." by Peter Quentel, depicts a heraldic coat of arms with a shield, crest, and supporters. The shield is adorned with a decorative flourish in the center, framed by a lion and an eagle on either side. Above the shield is a helmet with an elaborate crest and a crown of three crowns. The work is a striking example of Quentel's skills in detail and composition, created in 1544. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This woodcut demonstrates the artistic advancements of the Northern Renaissance and the growing importance of heraldry during this period.