Artwork
Royal Progeny of King James
Royal Progeny of King James is an ink print by the Baroque artist Benjamin Wright. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The background has branches and leaves connecting the circles, making it look like a tree with roots and names.
This print shows a family tree of royal figures arranged in circles. Each person is drawn in profile with a crown or coat of arms beside them. The background has branches and leaves connecting the circles, making it look like a tree with roots and names.
The top text calls it *"The Royal Progeny of Our Most Sacred King James."* The artist signed it in the corner, and the year 1619 is printed at the bottom.
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Overview
Royal Progeny of King James is an engraving created by Benjamin Wright in 1619. It is a print that visually represents a family tree of royal figures.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a genealogical chart of King James' descendants, with each figure shown in profile and accompanied by a crown or coat of arms. The arrangement is tree-like, with branches and leaves connecting the various individuals.
Technique & Style
The print is the result of an engraving process, which involves carving a design into a surface to produce a detailed image. The level of detail achieved in the print suggests a high degree of skill in this technique.
Artist & collection
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The Royal Progenei of our Most Sacred King James