Royal Heraldic Painting on Metal — Spanish Bourbon Style

A royal crown rises above an intricate shield in this unframed heraldic painting on metal. Crimson drapery and an ermine-patterned mantle surround the arms, while two ceremonial collars and a cross-shaped pendant frame the shield in muted gold. The dark ground brings out the reds and ochres, and fine surface crackling is visible throughout.

The shield brings together several dynastic emblems, including a field of colored roundels that resembles the Medici arms. Its arrangement recalls the Spanish Bourbon royal arms used under Charles III, though the exact version depicted here remains unconfirmed. The composition has enough detail to reward a closer look, especially displayed alongside old portraits or leather-bound volumes.

Details
• Origin — Unconfirmed. The design appears to draw on Spanish Bourbon heraldry.

• Period — Undated
• Medium — Painting on metal panel. Paint type and metal composition unconfirmed.
• Subject — Royal coat of arms with crown, ceremonial mantle, collars, and pendant
• Artist — Unidentified
• Presentation — Unframed
• Condition — Good overall condition for its age, with widespread surface crackling, scattered marks and scratches, and light wear along the edges

Measurements: 21.75" H x 18.25" W