Wapenschild met helm vastgehouden door twee putti 1594
nicolaesdebruyn
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
pen drawing
figuration
form
11_renaissance
northern-renaissance
engraving
"Wapenschild met helm vastgehouden door twee putti" is a 1594 etching by Nicolaes de Bruyn, a prominent Dutch artist known for his detailed engravings. The small, rectangular print features two cherubic figures holding a helmet, set against a background of intricate foliage and a shield. The design includes a crest and the inscription "Nico de Bruyn fecit A.D. 1594," indicating the artist and date of creation. This piece reflects de Bruyn's expertise in heraldic art and his ability to capture intricate details in a miniature format. The artwork's refined execution and symbolic imagery likely appealed to collectors and those interested in nobility and genealogy.
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