Untitled (Seals of Albrecht and Isabella, Lion holding shields, more shields on reverse of print)

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image shows an old document featuring two detailed circular designs printed on a worn sheet of paper,. The upper, larger circle depicts two regal figures on horseback surrounded by an inscription, and the lower, smaller circle displays a shield with a heraldic lion also encircled by text.

The image shows an old document featuring two detailed circular designs printed on a worn sheet of paper,. The upper, larger circle depicts two regal figures on horseback surrounded by an inscription, and the lower, smaller circle displays a shield with a heraldic lion also encircled by text.

Name/Title

Untitled (Seals of Albrecht and Isabella, Lion holding shields, more shields on reverse of print)

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.12

Description

Front, p.101: Ducatus Gheldria Comitatus Zutphania (DGCZ) Engraved Seal of Albrecht Isabella, (top of page), 4 ¼” diameter. Lion Double Shielded Seal (bottom of page), 2 1/16” diameter On reverse, p.102: Queens Crown and Anchor Seal (top), 1 5/8” diameter. Small oval seal (center), width ¾”, height 1”. King’s Crown Seal (bottom), 1 3/8” diameter On the back are three seals lined vertically. On the front are two seals lined vertically. The largest seal at the top shows the two rulers.

Type of Print

Engraving

Category

Vault, People, Animals, Objects, Historical People

Made/Created

Artist

vanden Kerckhove

Date made

circa 1640

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

9 in

Width

6-1/4 in