Wapenschild van Thomas Parker, graaf van Macclesfield 1725

This 1725 etching by Bernard Picart depicts the coat of arms of Thomas Parker, Earl of Macclesfield. The coat of arms is supported by two leopards, each wearing a crown. The shield itself is adorned with various symbols, including a chevron, stars, and a crescent moon. The motto, “Sapere Aude,” Latin for “Dare to know,” is inscribed on a banner beneath the shield. This artwork is a fine example of the detailed and intricate style of heraldic illustration practiced in the 18th century, and is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.