Old Master & British Works on Paper
Old Master & British Works on Paper
German School, 16th Century
Design for an elaborate coat of arms with the pelican feeding her chicks, supported by a pilgrim and a landesknecht
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German School, 16th Century
Design for an elaborate coat of arms with the pelican feeding her chicks, supported by a pilgrim and a landesknecht
supported by a pilgrim and a landesknecht
Pen and black ink, blackened on the reverse for transfer;
bears inscription in brown ink, verso: Luqca canise
66 by 88 mm
The arms would appear to relate to the Bötticher family, which originated from Braunschweig.