Lot 1547:
A Framed Renaissance Style Heraldic Coat of Arms Painting
Description
A framed painting depicting a complex heraldic coat of arms, rendered in a traditional European style on a textured, golden patterned ground. The central multi-quartered shield is surmounted by a visored knight’s helmet, elaborate mantling, and a crest featuring a mounted knight. Beneath the shield, a banner displays the Latin motto ‘FORTITER ET OPERA,’ which translates to ‘Bravely and by work’ or ‘By courage and effort.’ The artwork is housed within a substantial, ornate giltwood or composite frame with intricate carving.
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