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James I, King of England

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is a black and white engraving showing a man from mid-torso up. The man's facial features include a prominent nose, high cheekbones, and lips set in a neutral expression. He has a short beard and mustache, and wavy gray hair. He is dressed in ornate clothing with a high lace ruff around his neck and a fur-trimmed outer garment. There is an oval frame around the image with stylized script inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
5471 × 7176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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