Bookplate of Dominicus Frauenfelder

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, c. 1500

This is a drawing of a heraldic shield with botanical motifs. The image features a shield divided into two contrasting halves, each featuring an abstract branching coral-like design. The left side of the shield has a golden background with black designs, while the right side is predominantly black with a golden design. Surrounding the shield are ornamental plants and flowers rendered in shades of green and muted colors. The letters "D" and "F" are prominently placed, each on either side of the shield. The simplistic style of the drawing suggests a focus on symbolic representation and heraldic tradition.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Date
c. 1500
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in yellow, green, black, and brown on laid paper
Dimensions
8.8 × 8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a heraldic shield with botanical motifs. The image features a shield divided into two contrasting halves, each featuring an abstract branching coral-like design. The left side of the shield has a golden background with black designs, while the right side is predominantly black with a golden design. Surrounding the shield are ornamental plants and flowers rendered in shades of green and muted colors. The letters "D" and "F" are prominently placed, each on either side of the shield. The simplistic style of the drawing suggests a focus on symbolic representation and heraldic tradition.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563