Backside with Coats of Arms c. 1500

This anonymous painting, titled "Backside with Coats of Arms", dates back to around 1500. The artwork depicts two heraldic shields, one with a horse, and another with gold and black triangular shapes. The artwork, housed at the Städel Museum, demonstrates the use of heraldry in medieval and Renaissance art. The dark background and simple, almost abstract, design emphasize the visual identity of the shields and likely symbolized the power and lineage of their owners. The use of gold and black creates a striking contrast and emphasizes the importance of these symbolic emblems.