Roundel with Angel Supporting a Heraldic Shield

Art Historical Context

This exquisite roundel, created around 1530 in the South Netherlands, showcases the refined artistry of stained glass during the Renaissance. Measuring just under ten inches in diameter, it was likely designed for a domestic setting such as a private chapel or townhouse window, where light would animate its delicate details. The use of colorless glass painted with silver stain and vitreous paint allowed for subtle shading and luminous effects, a technique that distinguished Netherlandish glassmakers of the period. At its center, an angel gently supports a heraldic shield featuring a deer, sym...