Fotoreproductie van een tekening van een stamboom, van Karel de Grote tot Lodewijk van Overzee before 1874

This 19th-century photo reproduction depicts a genealogical tree tracing the lineage of Charlemagne to Louis of Overzee, a medieval Dutch count. The artwork is rich in detail, featuring heraldic shields, crowns, and ornate lettering within a decorative frame. It is an example of genealogical art, popular in the 16th-18th centuries, that sought to visually represent family history and lineage. The use of heraldic elements further emphasizes the importance of lineage and ancestry in this artwork, making it a compelling historical document and a visual testament to the past. The artist of the original drawing remains anonymous, but the detail and care taken in its creation are evident in this photographic reproduction.