Clare Family Crest framed artprint

The Clare Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Clare

Clare is an ancient Anglo-Norman noble and habitational surname derived either from the manorial estate of Clare in Suffolk, England, or from Clere in Normandy. Arriving in Britain with William the Conqueror during the 1066 Norman Conquest, the mighty House of Clare became Earls of Pembroke, Gloucester, and Hertford. Richard de Clare, known as "Strongbow," led the 1169 Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, granting the family massive estates across England, Wales, and Ireland (giving name to County Clare).

The symbolism of the Clare coat of arms

Visually iconic, the Clare coat of arms features a radiant gold shield charged with three bold red chevrons. In classical heraldry, the gold shield symbolises generosity, nobility, and high standing, while the three red chevrons represent architectural strength, military defense, and unyielding fortitude under trial. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays vibrant red and gold feather plumes. This legendary armorial layout is officially catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) and early medieval European rolls of arms.

Historical figures

Richard de Clare, 'Strongbow' (1130–1176): 2nd Earl of Pembroke and pivotal Anglo-Norman commander in the conquest of Ireland.
John Clare (1793–1864): Celebrated English romantic poet renowned for his poignant celebration of the English countryside.
Ada Clare (1836–1874): American actress, columnist, and writer known as the 'Queen of Bohemia' in 19th-century New York.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.