Artwork
The Royal Progenei of our Most Sacred King James
The Royal Progenei of our Most Sacred King James is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Benjamin Wright. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Royal Progenei of our Most Sacred King James is an engraving created by Benjamin Wright in 1615, presenting a visual representation of the royal lineage.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a genealogical tree of King James's ancestry, featuring portraits of royal figures within circular frames, accompanied by their names, titles, and coats of arms. The layout illustrates the connections between the nobles, branching into the families of Lancaster and York.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs lines and shading to achieve a sense of depth, particularly in the rendering of faces and coats of arms, showcasing Wright's skill in creating detailed and dimensional representations through this medium.
Artist & collection
James IV of Scotland, Margaret, Daughter of Henry VII, Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus, Henry VII, Elizabeth of York
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales
James I and Anne of Denmark![Coins [plate 8], by Jacques Callot](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacques-callot--coins-plate-8--065000946c0ac004-w320.webp)
Coins [plate 8]
Family Tree with Portraits of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Elizabeth, James, and Charles
Title Page for the Achievement of Our Sovereign King Charles the Second
Roger Assham and Mary Surrounded by MedallianPortraits
Frontispiece
Sheet of Seven Roundels with Portraits
