James, King of Scots

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts a person standing sideways with legs slightly apart, gazing directly at the viewer. He has a calm expression and distinctive facial features, including a pointed chin and a straight nose. He wears a large hat with a flat brim, obscuring his hair. His clothing is ornate, consisting of a tunic with puffed sleeves, secured at the waist by a belt, and emblazoned with a large medallion or jewel. He holds a sword. Beside him stands a stag with large antlers, resting a crowned shield at its feet adorned with a heraldic lion and fleur-de-lis patterns. The background features an elaborate curtain and a seascape visible through an archway, including a rocky cliff with a castle and sailing ships on the water.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21 × 14.3 cm (8 1/4 × 5 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.928


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65218142

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