Coat of Arms of Ferdinand I 1485 - 1528

Albrecht Dürer’s “Coat of Arms of Ferdinand I” is an engraved woodcut depicting the heraldic symbol of the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I. The coat of arms, comprised of two shields, a crown, and a chain, is framed in a decorative border and centered on the page. Dürer’s meticulous rendering of the intricate detail of the coat of arms is evident in the finely rendered lions, the delicate chain, and the detailed design of the crown. This woodcut, created during the artist's final years, displays his technical mastery and skill. This work can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.