Yhn first seen 4 d ago, last 4 d ago, peak #17
Hatching in heraldry: encoding colour in black and white
Original: Hatching (Heraldry)
Hatching is the heraldic system of indicating a coat of arms' colours using engraved lines and dots, since traditional printing could not reproduce colour. Different patterns of horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines each stand for a specific tincture, letting readers identify arms on printed pages, maps and engravings. The system, developed in the 17th century, remains a niche point of curiosity for designers and historians.
Why now: The unusual engraving convention resurfaced as a curiosity shared with technically minded readers.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 25 snapshots from 4 d ago to 4 d ago.
Evidence
- Hatching (Heraldry) · theanonymousone · 64
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