Titelblad til Elefant-Ridderordenens Statutter 1693

Hubert Schaten's "Titelblad til Elefant-Ridderordenens Statutter" (1693) is a title page for the statutes of the Order of the Elephant, one of Denmark's oldest and most prestigious orders of chivalry. The central focus of the etching is the coat of arms of the Order, framed by two figures and draped with a canopy, all situated beneath a celestial scene with two angels and the inscription "Pietate et Justitia". This image is typical of heraldic art, with the Order's insignia presented in a formal and celebratory manner, reflecting the importance and prestige associated with this chivalric institution.