The Fuentes 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 Fuentes
Fuentes is an ancient Spanish habitational noble surname derived from fuentes (meaning "fountains" or "natural springs," from Latin fontes). Originating in various manorial towns named Fuentes across Aragon, Castile, and Seville, the lineage traces back to early medieval knights who held lordships along key water courses during the Reconquista. The House of Fuentes produced Grandees of Spain, Counts of Fuentes, and distinguished military commanders throughout Iberian history.
The symbolism of the Fuentes coat of arms
Regal and hospitable, the Fuentes coat of arms features a central deep blue inner shield charged with five golden fleurs-de-lis arranged in a saltire pattern (2-1-2). The shield is enclosed within an argent / silver or white border (bordure) charged with eight golden cauldrons (calderas). In Iberian heraldry, the blue shield and golden fleurs-de-lis symbolise loyalty, purity, and royal favor. The silver border and golden cauldrons represent grand manorial hospitality, wealth, and knightly service. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Aragonese and Castilian nobility rolls and registered in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Don Juan de Fuentes (14th Century): Aragonese knight and royal counselor to the Crown of Aragon.
Pedro Enríquez de Acevedo, Count of Fuentes (1525–1610): Celebrated Spanish general, statesman, and Governor of the Duchy of Milan.
Doña Isabel de Fuentes (17th Century): Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist recorded in Seville civic rolls.
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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