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James I, as James VI of Scotland

Dominicus Custos

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a man in a three-quarter view portrait from the chest up. He is facing slightly to his right, with his body turned towards the viewer's left. The man has a beard and mustache, accentuating his sharp facial features. He wears a wide-brimmed hat with a plume, a richly embroidered garment with a high collar, and a necklace with a visible medallion. The background includes an oval frame with inscribed text and decorative motifs in the corners outside the oval.

Artwork Details

Date
1600
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
8086 × 11403 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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