Heraldic Shield. Carved Alabaster. Spain, 17th Century. Not Exportable.

Heraldic shield. Carved alabaster. Spain, 17th century.
Not exportable.
Chequered shield with seven Moorish heads facing the center, adorned on the border and a bird on the crest. The first quarter is checkered with chains in order of three and five; the second quarter is checkered with towers and chevrons with a pendant; the third quarter is a saltire bordered by seven saltires of Saint Andrew; the fourth quarter is composed of three horizontal bands. It is crowned by a knight's helmet with plumes facing left and flanked by a composition of grotesques with busts, volutes, and architectural elements on the hats of the human figures; below, another bust flanked by vegetal and architectural elements. The composition corresponds to models common in the 17th century, while retaining a marked classicism. Compare, for example, with that of the Casa de Begoña de Agurain, that of the Barrio del Cantero in Barcenillas (Cantabria), etc. -
Dimensions: 103x110 cm