{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-michael-behaim-albrecht-durer","title":"Coat of Arms of Michael Behaim - Albrecht Dürer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodcut by Albrecht Dürer featuring the heraldic coat of arms of Michael Behaim, characterised by precise line work and elaborate mantling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicts the armorial bearings of Michael Behaim, a member of a prominent Nuremberg family. The composition follows the conventions of early sixteenth-century heraldic design, featuring a central shield adorned with a wavy bend, surmounted by a closed helm and a crest consisting of a bird. The entire arrangement is enveloped by elaborate, scrolling mantling that fills the surrounding space with fluid, organic forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDürer, a master of the woodcut medium, demonstrates his technical precision through the controlled use of line. The hatching and cross-hatching define the volume of the helmet and the texture of the bird's plumage, while the sweeping curves of the mantling provide a sense of movement. The blank rectangular space at the base of the print was intended for the inclusion of a name or motto, a common feature in personal bookplates and commemorative prints of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the Northern Renaissance, Dürer brought a high degree of naturalism and structural clarity to his graphic work. This piece reflects the social importance of heraldry in the Holy Roman Empire, where such emblems served as visual markers of lineage and status. The print is a clear example of the artist's ability to elevate functional, decorative subjects through superior draughtsmanship and composition. The balance between the rigid geometry of the shield and the decorative freedom of the surrounding foliage illustrates the aesthetic priorities of the era. This work remains a significant example of Dürer's contribution to the development of European printmaking, showcasing his technical command over the woodblock process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/armes-symbolique-de-la-ville-de-paris-charles-meryon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eArmes symbolique de la ville de Paris by Charles Meryon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-du-rollet-de-la-croisette-jerome-david\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCoat-of-Arms of Du Rollet, de la Croisette by Jérome David\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlbrecht Dürer artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albrecht Dürer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147275862351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147277697359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147277730127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147277762895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147277795663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147277828431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147277861199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147277893967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147277926735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147277959503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147277992271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147278025039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Coat-of-Arms-of-Michael-Behaim_Poster_CompositorV1_1792109369288.jpg?v=1792299689","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-michael-behaim-albrecht-durer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}