James I

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is an engraved portrait showing the subject from the waist up. The person is positioned facing slightly to the side, with their head turned towards the viewer. They have a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, with short, wavy hair that is combed back. The clothing consists of a richly detailed outfit with a visible buttoned garment underneath a prominent high, ruffled lace collar and fur-trimmed cloak. Around the neck, there is a chain or necklace with a medallion hanging down. The background contains ornate text surrounding the oval frame of the portrait, with additional text beneath the image detailing it further. The outer edge of the portrait features decorative designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.1 × 11.5 cm (7 1/8 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.953


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Salt Library [founded c. 1869], Stafford, (L.2259a). 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

Q65218195

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