Family Tree with Portraits of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Elizabeth, James, and Charles

British 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a royal family tree. The image features multiple interconnected portraits of royal figures, each encircled and interspersed with detailed heraldic crests and coats of arms, all spread across a branching tree motif. The artistry of the drawing is intricate, with leaves and branches connecting the various elements, emphasizing the lineage and connections among the depicted figures. Each portrait is framed with ornate decoration, and text surrounds or accompanies many of the components.