Escutcheon
sculptor
Unknown
Date17th century
Place MadeEurope
MediumCarved and painted wood
Dimensions113.5 x 142 cm (44 11/16 x 55 7/8 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberF27w52
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryThis polychrome wood escutheon was made in the 17th century for a member of the Brandenburg family in Prussia. It bears the crests and shields of most of the reigning houses of what is now Germany. It was probably made to be hung in the banquet hall of a castle.
Id727786
Last Updated8/14/24
EmbARK ObjectID12676
Previous NumberP27w52 (GC)
Source ID1740
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