Coats of Arms of the Counts of Veglia and Kurjakovićs of Corbavia in the Castle of Grobnik

Abstract

The paper analyzes the heraldic representations on the cistern crown in the Grobnik castle. The cistern crown itself has long been known to the scientific public, but its heraldry, as a primary source, has not been researched until now. After detecting the owner of Counts of Veglia coat of arms, the development of heraldry and partial use was given. In the case of the coat of arms of the Kurjaković's of Corbavia the research was focused on bisciones (dragons). The possible influences and reasons for the adoption of bisciones (dragons) in the heraldry of the family were analyzed, and it was concluded that they do not represent the Order of the Dragon of King Sigismund. The man-eating biscione clearly points to the influence of Milan and the connection with the ruler from the Sforza house, so it was concluded that it is the coat of arms of Princess Dorothea of Corbavia, and possible owner of other coat of arms is her brother Bernardin Frankapan.