Wapenschild van Caroline van Ansbach, prinses van Wales 1718
bernardpicart
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
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allegory
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baroque
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pen drawing
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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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