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Coat of Arms (blank) with Two Putti Holding a Crown

Former Attribution Formerly attributed to Anonymous, Netherlandish, 17th century Netherlandish
17th century
Not on view
Design for a coat of arms. The central compartment has been left blank. The design is characterized by two putti, standing on strapwork scrolls and holding up a large crown over a female bust on top of the coat of arms. Below, the coat of arms ends in an animal-shaped mask which is flanked by two roosters, depicted from the side.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Coat of Arms (blank) with Two Putti Holding a Crown
  • Artist: Anonymous, German, 17th century (?)
  • Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 17th century (?)
  • Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Anonymous, Netherlandish, 17th century
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, black chalk
  • Dimensions: sheet: 8 13/16 x 6 5/16 in. (22.4 x 16.1 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.570.153
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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