Penning met een embleem en de namen van de prinsen van het huis Oranje-Nassau. 1702
anonymous
pen drawing
shading to add clarity
pen illustration
pen sketch
pencil sketch
old engraving style
pen-ink sketch
limited contrast and shading
pen work
sketchbook drawing
This anonymous 1702 engraving titled "Penning met een embleem en de namen van de prinsen van het huis Oranje-Nassau" is a complex circular diagram depicting the genealogy of the House of Orange-Nassau. The central scene shows an angel presenting a kneeling figure to a standing figure, likely representing a key moment in the family history. The circular border is filled with an intricate system of dates, names, and symbols that map out the lineage of the House of Orange-Nassau, with additional elements like crowns and skulls potentially symbolizing the family's power and legacy. This work is likely a tool for understanding and remembering the history of the House of Orange-Nassau, offering a visual and symbolic representation of their past.
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