An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Fig. 447. Early Heraldic Martlet.

Fig. 448. Heraldic Martlet.

Martlet, Her. Bird, usually represented without feet. (Figs. 447, 448.)

Martyrium, Chr. An altar erected over the tomb of a martyr.

Fig. 449. Il Marzocco, the bronze Lion now in the Bargello at Florence. By Donatello (about A. D. 1420).

Marzocco, It. The Lion of Florence. The heraldic emblem of the city. (Fig. [449].)