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James I

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated and turned slightly to the side, holding a scepter in one hand. He has a mustache, a small goatee, wavy hair, and is wearing a fur cloak and a decorative collar. The portrait is framed by an elaborate border with laurel leaves, ribbons, and ornamental designs. In the background, there is a detailed patterned curtain and an elaborate crown on a pillow. At the bottom, there is an inscription with a decorative coat of arms on the left side.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8646 × 13484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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