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James III, King of Scotland

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up, facing forward with delicate facial features including a long nose, full lips, and light, shoulder-length wavy hair. He wears a complex headpiece, a regal tunic with a high collar and an open front revealing a decorated garment underneath. He also wears a chain of office or necklace, and holds a scroll in his hand. The background features an ornate oval frame with decorative floral motifs and a Latin inscription below identifying the man as "Iacobus III, Rex, Scotorvm."

Artwork Details

Date
published 1603
Medium
engraving [first published, 1602]
Dimensions
8877 × 12920 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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