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James I, King of England [top half]

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man with a composed expression facing slightly to the left. He has a beard, mustache, medium-length hair, and possibly graying. He wears a wide-brimmed hat with a feather or brooch, and a high ruff collar. He has a fur-lined cloak, an embroidered garment, and an ornate chain of office with large medallions around his neck. The background is a textured oval.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
6933 × 8398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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