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 The paper has a textured appearance, suggesting it may be a historical document.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1675
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 9133 × 11388 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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