The Arms of the Patron

A woodcut depicts the coat of arms of a high-ranking church official, likely a Cardinal. The shield is divided into four sections. The first and fourth sections show a lion standing on its hind legs, while the second and third sections show a stylized lily. In the center is a smaller shield with a horizontal band, representing the arms of Austria. Above the shield is a cardinal's hat, known as a galero, with a cross and ten tassels hanging from cords on each side. The entire image is framed by an architectural arch. In the bottom left corner, a small circular emblem shows a globe or celestial sphere with stars. In the bottom right, a decorative letter R appears with a cannon or artillery piece behind it.

The heraldry identifies Matthäus Lang von Wellenburg, who was the Archbishop of Salzburg and a Cardinal. The inclusion of the Austrian arms in the center signifies his close political ties to the House of Habsburg and the Holy Roman Empire. The cannon behind the letter R is a personal device of the Archbishop, referring to his name or perhaps his role in military and political administration.