#heraldry

#heraldry

Philip I of Castile made his expectations for the painter perfectly clear: His daughters Eleanor and Isabella, positioned to the left and right of his son Charles, were not to appear pale or sickly. Instead, they were to embody vibrant life rosy-cheeked, dressed in splendid garments, and as beautiful as can be. The painting, completed in 1502, was then replicated multiple times

Tim Noad, the heraldic designer of King Charles' cypher, has been honored with an MBE for his contributions to calligraphy and heraldry.