Caption

Coat of arms of Jakub Ludwik Sobieski, the so-called Bookplate of Jan III Sobieski. Five-field coat of arms of Sobieski with the Janina coat of arms in the center, the whole under a royal crown. In a circle a chain with the Order of the Golden Fleece suspended at the bottom. Most likely the only existing bookplate of Jan III in Poland, ca. 1695. Print, graphic print, bookplate; height 20.5 cm, width 14.3 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_139

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.5Mb (10.6Mb) / 12.2in x 18.9in / 3669 x 5664 (300dpi)

Keywords

Coat arms Jakub Ludwik Sobieski -called Bookplate Jan III Sobieski Five-field coat Sobieski Janina coat center whole under royal crown circle chain Order Golden Fleece suspended bottom existing bookplate Jan III Poland ca 1695 Print graphic print bookplate height 20.5 cm width 14.3 cm detailed black white engraved coat arms centered pale textured background topped ornate crown rounded arches floral motifs small cross shield beneath quartered inset central panel featuring curved smooth object quarters stylized birds spread wings riders horses various poses shield encircled elaborate chain alternating sunburst medallions rectangular links small suspended animal pelt hangs entire composition framed thin rectangular border gray paper margin visible image darker gray strip top.