Artwork
Fergus I of Scotland With Geneology
Fergus I of Scotland With Geneology is an ink print by the Baroque artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This 1675 print depicts Fergus I of Scotland within a genealogical tree.
About this work
The king at the center wears a crown and holds a scepter, with a banner reading *Scotorum Rex Primas* (Latin for "King of the Scots").
This image is a black-and-white family tree with a crown-wearing king at the top. Names like *Fergus* and *Kenneth* fill circles connected by lines, showing who was related to whom. Crowns mark rulers, and the whole thing looks like a hand-drawn map of a royal bloodline.
The king at the center wears a crown and holds a scepter, with a banner reading *Scotorum Rex Primas* (Latin for "King of the Scots"). The text around the edges explains this is a record of Scottish rulers, published in 1675.
Next, check out etching to see how artists used sharp tools to create these precise lines.
Overview
This 1675 print depicts Fergus I of Scotland within a genealogical tree. The etching is a black-and-white representation of the Scottish royal lineage.
Subject & Meaning
The image centers on Fergus I, shown wearing a crown and holding a scepter, with a banner identifying him as 'Scotorum Rex Primas' or 'King of the Scots'. The surrounding genealogical chart illustrates the relationships between Scottish rulers.
Technique & Style
The print is an etching, characterized by precise lines achieved through the use of sharp tools. The genealogical chart resembles a hand-drawn map, with circles and connecting lines representing individuals and their familial relationships.
History & Provenance
Published in 1675, this etching serves as a visual record of Scottish rulers and their lineage.
Artist & collection
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