Setztartsche (Pavese), Schildfigur: hl. Georg, flankiert von zwei Lebensbäumen, darüber Wiener Stadtwappen, flankiert von fliegenden Greifen

Artists/Producer

Name
Unknown

Inventory number

126107

Classification

1. arsenal
2. shields
3. targe

Date

• around 1485–1490

Material

• tempera
• canvas darüber Kreidegrund
• silver
• wood
• Lüster

Dimensions

• Höhe×Breite 115×67 cm

Themes

• Military

Subjects

• protective weapons: shield
• the warrior martyr George (Georgius); possible attributes: banner (red cross on white field), (red) cross, dragon, (white) horse, broken lance, shield (with cross), sword
• coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.)
• predatory birds: falcon

Iconclass Codes

• 45C19
• 11H(GEORGE)
• 44A1
• 25F33(FALCON)

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