Wapenschild van Caroline van Ansbach, prinses van Wales by Bernard Picart

Wapenschild van Caroline van Ansbach, prinses van Wales 1718

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print, engraving

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allegory

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baroque

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pen drawing

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print

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pen illustration

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pen sketch

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old engraving style

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figuration

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pen-ink sketch

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line

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pen work

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symbolism

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history-painting

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engraving

This 1718 engraving by Bernard Picart depicts the coat of arms of Caroline of Ansbach, Princess of Wales. The intricate design features a central shield surrounded by a lion and a unicorn, representing England. Above the shield, a crown and a draped fabric held by angels add a sense of grandeur. The surrounding cherubs add a playful touch, symbolizing innocence and purity. This artwork provides a glimpse into the heraldry of the 18th century and the artistic style of Bernard Picart, a renowned engraver of the time.

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