The Arms of Habsberg Flanked by an Elegant Couple
Medium
Pen and black ink and brush and gray and black washes on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
32.9 × 20.7 cm (13 × 8 3/16 in.)
Classification
prints and drawing
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
199732
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
The Swiss artist Daniel Lindtmayer primarily made designs for stained-glass panels, a thriving luxury trade during the Renaissance. A typical example of this decorative genre, this drawing showcases a coat of arms likely commissioned for a member of the noble Habsburg family. The scribbled notes in the center of the drawing specify the color of the glass to be used, and the note in the cartouche below mentions a Habsburg defeat. A battle scene at the top seemingly pits the Habsburgs against the ...