Caption:
Family tree with names of the families from which Mary and Joseph came, illustrating the descent of Christ from Zerubbabel as described in Matthew I and Luke 3. The family tree stands on a pedestal flanked by symbols of the Dutch state. Two small scenes on the left and right: the angel Gabriel's message to Mary and Christ appearing before his disciples. An angel is holding a roll of paper with the text Eternal Gospel and statement about the birth of Christ on it. Pedigree with descent of Christ from Zerubbabel Principle and natural descent of the Messiah from Zerubbabel , print maker: Johannes Christiaan Bendorp, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: A. Hordijk, (mentioned on object), publisher: Johannes Coenradus Leeuwestijn, (mentioned on object), Netherlands, 1776 - 1849, paper, etching, h 318 mm × w 224 mm