James I

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

This image is a portrait of a man facing slightly to his left. He appears to be sitting or standing in a formal pose. His facial features include a pointed chin beard and a neatly trimmed mustache. His hair is combed back from his forehead and cut short on the sides. He is dressed in an ornate outfit, likely a suit of armor, featuring intricate designs on the chest plate. He is also wearing a high-collared, ruffled shirt beneath the armor. Around his neck, there is a chain with a medallion. The background of the image is plain, and the portrait is surrounded by an oval border containing Latin text. The entire image has a monochromatic, engraved appearance, with detailed lines and shading.