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James I, King of England [top half]

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a person depicted from the chest up. The person is facing forward with a neutral expression. He has a ruffled collar, intense eyes, a prominent nose, a beard, styled hair, and a wide-brimmed hat with an ornate design. He wears a richly detailed garment with fur trim and a chain with medallions around his neck. The background is a textured oval frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
6968 × 8517 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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