Pavise with St Andrew’s Cross

anoniem, c. 1474 - c. 1475

In combat, pavises (oblong shields), were positioned on the ground for cover and also identified their users, probably crossbowmen, on the battlefield: the shield was blazoned with the arms of the ruler or town for which they fought. Here the red St Andrew’s cross, the four gold firesteels, and the black-white flints with red flames form the armorial bearings of the Duke of Burgundy, who ruled over the Netherlands.

  • Artwork typeshield
  • Object numberNG-KOG-2517-C
  • Dimensionsheight 105 cm x width 60.4 cm x depth 14.2 cm x thickness 2 cm