noun
- plural of imprese; a device, emblem, or symbolic design (often with a motto) used as a personal or family badge, especially in Renaissance art and heraldry
Usage: archaic; historical; often used in art history and heraldic contexts
Examples
- The Renaissance nobles displayed their impreses on shields and tapestries.
- Medieval manuscripts often featured elaborate impreses representing family lineage.
- The artist studied various impreses to understand the symbolism of the period.
- Each noble house maintained its own collection of impreses and heraldic marks.