Kingdom of England
Price range: $28.00 through $34.50
Albrecht Dürer’s heraldic sequence for the Triumphal Arch of Maximilian I when presenting the coat of arms of the Kingdom of England, as evidenced by the Gothic inscription “Rej d’Inglaterra”. The inclined shield displays the weapons adopted by English monarchs from the 14th century onwards, combining in a quartered manner the three golden passing lions (passant guardant) on a red background, typical of the Plantagenet dynasty, with the blue field dotted with golden fleurs-de-lis that represented the ancient English claim to the throne of France. Crowned by a royal diadem atop the golden helmet in profile and framed by dynamic blue and silver pavilions, Dürer’s design immortalizes the complex rivalries and genealogical ramifications of Western Europe, visually integrating the history of the island monarchy into the grandiose paper monument that celebrated the diplomatic reach and prestige of the Habsburg dynasty before the known world.
Heavyweight T-Shirt – Comfort Colors 1717
