Shield with a Lion, Held by an Angel n.d.

"Shield with a Lion, Held by an Angel" is an engraving by the prominent German Renaissance artist Martin Schongauer, created sometime before his death in 1491. The circular composition features a winged angel, with a flowing robe, kneeling and holding a shield with a lion depicted on it, and grass in the background. This work demonstrates Schongauer's mastery of detail and realism, particularly in the textures of the angel’s wings and the fur of the lion. The engraving is part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection.