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Coat of Arms of the Duke of Gordon, Edinburgh

1723
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
After London advertisements billed him as “The Famous Mr. Buchinger” in 1722, Buchinger made his initial appearances in Edinburgh in 1723. This coat of arms was likely made for Cosmo George Gordon, the third Duke of Gordon, born 1720, who was also known as the Earl of Norwich and Baron Gordon of Huntly. He was the chief of Clan Gordon, whose mottos Bydand (Steadfast) and Animo non Astutia (Courage not by Craft) are included in the coat of arms, which is meticulously sketched in graphite and drawn over in pen and brown ink.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Coat of Arms of the Duke of Gordon, Edinburgh
  • Artist: Matthias Buchinger (German, Ansbach 1674–1739)
  • Date: 1723
  • Medium: Pen and ink
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 6 in. × 7 1/2 in. (15.2 × 19.1 cm) (framed)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Collection of Ricky Jay
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints