“King Brutus” from Roll Chronicle (detail)
showing descent of Henry VI (1422–1471) from Adam and Eve
mid-15th century, with additions of ca. 1665
illumination with colored inks and tints on vellum rolls
490 1/8 x 22 7/8 inches; 75 3/4 x 22 7/8 inches (1245 x 58 cm; 192.5 x 58 cm)
By Permission of the Society of Antiquaries of London