James V of Scotland with Geneology
1675
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1675
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a king’s face in a fancy oval frame at the top, surrounded by smaller circles with names and crowns. Lines connect the king to his family—his wife, kids, and brother—like a family tree. At the bottom, a shield with a lion and a castle sits next to more text in Latin. The king’s portrait is stiff and detailed, typical of old royal portraits. The Latin words around him mean he’s part of Scotland’s royal line, but the print itself looks like it was made later, in the 1800s. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists made prints like this.
