Shield with Lion, Held by Angel c. 1480 - 1490

Martin Schongauer's "Shield with Lion, Held by Angel" is a 15th-century engraving that showcases the artist's masterful use of line and detail. The composition features an angel kneeling with outstretched wings, holding a heraldic shield adorned with a lion. The intricate depiction of the angel's flowing robes and the lion's powerful stance, along with the delicate rendering of the surrounding foliage, highlights Schongauer's skill in capturing both the human and the animal form. The "M.S" monogram at the bottom indicates the artist's signature, further solidifying this engraving's place within his prolific oeuvre.