James I

Attributed to Karel van Mallery

Associated Names
Karel van Mallery

Artist, Dutch, 1571 - 1635

The image is a portrait engraving of a man facing slightly to the right. He has a broad mustache, neatly trimmed beard, wavy hair, and is wearing an ornate outfit from the early 17th century. The outfit features decorative patterns and elements suggesting high status. The portrait is within an oval frame with inscription along the edges and text below. The background is a simple textured surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 13.5 × 8.2 cm (5 5/16 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.949

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

Q65369461

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