Reges Anglia

About this work

This image is a crowded, tree-like family chart of British royalty. Tiny portraits and names fill every branch, surrounded by swirling scrolls and crowns. At the top, a winged figure holds a banner reading *Reges Angliae* (Kings of England), while the bottom shows a ship and castle. The whole thing looks like a mix of a family tree and a coat of arms, with lots of Latin text. The tiny portraits aren’t just faces—they’re packed with tiny details like jewels and armor. The artist used fine lines to create texture, almost like lace. This kind of intricate linework was a big deal in the 1600s. Next, check out technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists made these sharp, detailed prints.