Artwork
Donald I of Scotland with Geneology
Donald 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 print depicts a genealogical chart featuring Donald I of Scotland.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts a genealogical chart featuring Donald I of Scotland. Created through the etching technique, it presents a family tree in a simple black-and-white format.
Subject & Meaning
The chart centers on Donald I, labeled and crowned, with his face enclosed in a circular frame surrounded by ornate lettering. Descending lines connect him to other figures, each accompanied by small crowns or coats of arms, illustrating a lineage.
Technique & Style
The image was produced using etching, a printmaking method that involves etching a design onto a metal plate. The resulting print is characterized by its stark contrast between black and white, lending a diagrammatic quality to the genealogical chart.
Artist & collection
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