James I

Attributed to Karel van Mallery

Associated Names
Karel van Mallery

Artist, Dutch, 1571 - 1635

The image features a detailed engraving of a man's bust, shown from the shoulders up. The man faces slightly to his left, with his gaze forward. He has a defined facial structure, a mustache, and a beard. His hair is neatly combed and slightly wavy. He is wearing an ornate royal garment with intricate patterns and embellishments on the collar and fabric. The outfit includes a decorated doublet with designs on the shoulders, chest, and arms. The background has a textured, engraved pattern with an oval frame around the man. Text around the oval states his name and titles. Below, a French inscription in elegant script adds to the sophisticated presentation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 13.8 × 8.5 cm (5 7/16 × 3 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.950


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

Q65369464

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