Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Swan

See also: Swan in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A fierce waterfowl, resembling an unusually large and long-necked duck.

Default posture: rousant. No proper coloration.

Swan (1) §

The term “rousant” is used to describe a bird rising with wings addorsed.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

Swan (2) §

The term “rousant” is used to describe a bird rising with wings addorsed.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art Archives. Artist: Ian Raven of Tadcaster.

Swan (3) §

The term “rousant” is used to describe a bird rising with wings addorsed.

Source: Some Feudal Lords and Their Seals. Artist unknown.

Swan (4) §

The term “rousant” is used to describe a bird rising with wings addorsed.

Source: Lambeth MS774. Artist unknown. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.

Swan Close (1) §

Artist: Jon Chesey. Adapted from Anton Tirol's Wappenbuch (German, c. 1540).

Double-Headed Swan Displayed §

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.