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James I, King of England

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man facing forward, with his head turned slightly to his left. He has a slim face, prominent mustache and goatee, and his hair is styled beneath a tall, elaborately decorated hat adorned with flowers and possibly jewels. He is wearing a fur-lined cloak over a detailed, pleated shirt with buttons down the front. The background presents a textured pattern within an oval frame. Surrounding the frame are symbols of authority including a crown and a lion. The perimeter of the frame bears an inscription detailing his titles and the date, 1604, while the bottom part of the engraving features a Latin inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1604
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7745 × 12161 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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