Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

This is a genealogical tree illustration. It features a detailed family tree with various interconnected branches and circular nodes holding names and genealogical information. At the top center, there is an oval portrait of a man framed and connected to the main ancestor, with descendant names branching outwards. Each name is enclosed in a circle branching off from the central trunk. Some circles are adorned with crowns, potentially indicating royal status. The structure is supported by a shield with heraldic designs at the bottom. The drawing includes botanical elements such as leaves and flowers, as well as Latin text, enhancing its historical and intricate appearance.