{"product_id":"martinez-family-crest-framed-artprint-galicia-asturias-origins","title":"Martinez Family Crest framed artprint - Galicia \u0026 Asturias origins","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 116, 116);\"\u003eCelebrate your family heritage with a gift to cherish – the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 92, 92);\"\u003eMartinez Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis distinctive version of the Martínez coat of arms, showcasing a solitary oak tree set against a golden field and encircled by a blue border adorned with stars, traces its origins primarily to the Martínez families of Galicia and Asturias. Within Spanish heraldry, this design stands as one of the oldest representations of the Martínez name, predating the more elaborate “Castilian” variants featuring lions and castles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 25, 111);\"\u003eThe Symbolism of the Imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAt the heart of this crest lies a natural oak tree (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eencina\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eroble\u003c\/i\u003e) uprooted and positioned atop a verdant mound, all set upon a field of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003eOr\u003c\/i\u003e (gold). In the heraldic traditions of Northern Spain, the oak symbolizes \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"194\"\u003eancient strength, resilience, and steadfast loyalty\u003c\/b\u003e. Its presence signals a family deeply rooted in ancestral lands, embodying a \"sturdy\" disposition amidst adversity. The gold background denotes nobility and the historical prosperity of the Galician lineage. Encircling this central motif is a \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"512\"\u003ebordure\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"523\"\u003eAzure\u003c\/i\u003e (blue), embellished with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"549\"\u003eeight silver stars\u003c\/b\u003e (mullets). These stars are powerful symbols of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"625\"\u003eHidalguía\u003c\/b\u003e, representing guidance and the “shining deeds” of the family during the early years of the Reconquista. The blue border itself stands for vigilance and perseverance, reflecting the watchfulness of families protecting the northern mountain passes of the Iberian Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 25, 111);\"\u003eThe Origin Story and Notable Historical Figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe “Oak and Stars” motif surfaced as early as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e11th and 12th centuries\u003c\/b\u003e in Northern Spain’s mountainous regions, notably from the “Solar” (ancestral manor) of Martínez in the Valley of Trasmiera and parts of Galicia. This version is historically significant as it represents the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"297\"\u003einfanzones\u003c\/i\u003e—the lower-tier nobility who held land by ancient lineage rather than by recent royal decree. Records for this specific family branch are preserved in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"471\"\u003eExpedientes de Hidalguía\u003c\/i\u003e from the Royal Chancery, where families such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"552\"\u003eMartínez de la Torre\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"577\"\u003eMartínez de San Vittoria\u003c\/b\u003e registered these arms to emphasize their northern heritage distinct from southern branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eProminent individuals linked to this early northern lineage include \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eGarcía Martínez\u003c\/b\u003e, a 12th-century prelate influential in the Kingdom of León, whose family roots were entrenched in Galician nobility that favored nature-inspired heraldry. Another notable figure is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"279\"\u003eLucas Martínez\u003c\/b\u003e, a 13th-century knight serving under Ferdinand III during the Reconquista’s southern expansion; his branch retained the tree and stars to signify their origin in the ancient northern forests. In the 16th century, members of this lineage played vital roles in the administration of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"604\"\u003eOrder of Santiago\u003c\/b\u003e, where the oak symbolized their enduring Christian faith. This specific coat of arms remains the hallmark of the “Original House” of Martínez, preceding the more administrative heraldry adopted later in Castilian courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery crest available here is an artwork crafted by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched, grounded in the earliest heraldic records from various archives. Celebrated for their elegance and precision, these artworks make thoughtful and meaningful gifts for family members and friends alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Printed with water-based inks.\u003cbr\u003e• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests\u003cbr\u003e• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Paper weight: 189 g\/m²\u003cbr\u003e• Acrylite front protector\u003cbr\u003e• Hanging hardware included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like a name added to the collection, please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"8″×10″","offer_id":54242515485017,"sku":"9146131_10754","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10″×10″","offer_id":54242515517785,"sku":"9146131_10755","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11″×14″","offer_id":54242515550553,"sku":"9146131_14293","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×12″","offer_id":54242515583321,"sku":"9146131_10756","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×16″","offer_id":54242515616089,"sku":"9146131_10751","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14″×14″","offer_id":54242515648857,"sku":"9146131_10757","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×16″","offer_id":54242515681625,"sku":"9146131_10758","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×20″","offer_id":54242515714393,"sku":"9146131_10753","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″×18″","offer_id":54242515747161,"sku":"9146131_10759","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″×24″","offer_id":54242515779929,"sku":"9146131_10749","price":103.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24″×36″","offer_id":54242515812697,"sku":"9146131_10750","price":137.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-framed-poster-_in_-white-18x24-person-67bfa25aa7bef.jpg?v=1740612194","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/martinez-family-crest-framed-artprint-galicia-asturias-origins","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}