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This is a drawing of an eagle with a crown and ornate banners. The drawing features a large eagle with its wings spread out, grasping a shield. Atop the shield sits a crown. Below the shield and eagle, there are ribbons containing text in Italian mentioning Ferdinando II and other titles. The drawing shows fine lines for texture, shading, and detail.
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This is a drawing of an eagle with a crown and ornate banners. The drawing features a large eagle with its wings spread out, grasping a shield. Atop the shield sits a crown. Below the shield and eagle, there are ribbons containing text in Italian mentioning Ferdinando II and other titles. The drawing shows fine lines for texture, shading, and detail.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arms with a Dedication to Grand Duke Ferdinand II

Stefano Della Bella

Medium
etching on laid paper [restrike]
Classification
Print
Accession number
1986.50.98
Credit line
Transferred from The Library of Congress
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Quadreria Medicea, vol.3 (1986.50.11-108)

Subjects and terms

  • Florentine
  • bird
  • animal
  • Hat
  • Eagle
  • Shield
  • Writing

NGA object ID 67777. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.