James II of Scotland with Geneology of the Stuarts

published 1675

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows an engraving featuring the profile of a man's bust surrounded by a circular frame labeled "IACOBVS SEVNDVS SCOTORVM REX," symbolizing a king named James II of Scotland. The man is depicted from the shoulders up, in a left-facing profile, wearing a crown adorned with small crosses and a fur-trimmed cape or robe. His facial features include a prominent nose, a short beard, and tightly curled hair. The frame has a Latin inscription and above it, a coat of arms with a lion and unicorn is partially visible. In the background, there is a complex genealogical chart with circles connected by lines, each labeled with Latin names and titles. The paper has a textured appearance, suggesting it may be a historical document.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.7 × 13.6 cm (6 15/16 × 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.34


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65216322

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