The Cruz 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 Cruz
Cruz (de la Cruz) is an ancient Spanish and Portuguese topographic and religious surname derived from the word cruz (from Latin crux, cross). Originally assumed by families residing near a roadside shrine or cross, or born on a major religious holy day, the surname established noble seats across Castile, Andalusia, Galicia, and Portugal during the Middle Ages. Codified early in Iberian armorials, the name spread extensively throughout the Hispanic world and the Americas.
The symbolism of the Cruz coat of arms
Commanding and rich in symbolism, the Cruz coat of arms features a radiant gold inner shield charged with a central red cross flory set above a green serpent's head in base. The shield is enclosed within a broad red border (bordure) charged with eight golden six-pointed stars (mullets). In Iberian heraldry, the gold shield symbolises generosity and elevation of mind, while the central red cross denotes faith and heroic sacrifice. The green serpent represents wisdom and renewal, while the red border and gold stars symbolise divine guidance and knightly service. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays red and gold feather plumes. Recorded in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
San Juan de la Cruz / St. John of the Cross (1542–1591): Famed Spanish mystic, Carmelite friar, priest, and major poet of the Spanish Reformation.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648–1695): Renowned Mexican scholar, poet, and writer of the Baroque period.
General José de la Cruz (1786–1856): Spanish military officer and Minister of War.
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.
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