Fotoreproductie van een tekening van een stamboom, van Ernst-Casimir van Nassau-Dietz tot Willem IV van Oranje-Nassau before 1874

This is a reproduction of a genealogical drawing, presenting the family tree from Ernst-Casimir of Nassau-Dietz to William IV of Orange-Nassau. The drawing's structure visually articulates a hierarchy, using heraldic shields and ornate cartouches arranged in a descending order. The composition, with its symmetrical layout, conveys a sense of order and lineage, typical of dynastic representations. Foliate designs interwoven throughout the structure soften what could otherwise be an overly rigid framework. The work engages with visual semiotics, where symbols such as crowns, crests, and shields are not merely decorative but signify power, inheritance, and historical continuity. The arrangement and artistic rendering are crucial. They reflect a conscious effort to construct a narrative of legitimacy and succession. The delicate linework and meticulous detail, despite the drawing's age, highlight the enduring role of graphic representation in shaping perceptions of history and authority.