James V, King of Scotland

published 1603

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image displays a bust-length portrait of a man known as Iacobus V in an intricate drawing. He is seated, slightly turned to his left, with a serious expression. His features include a prominent nose, a small beard and moustache, and defined cheekbones. He has neatly styled hair with a portion swept to the side, adorned by a decorative hat. The man wears a detailed doublet under a cloak decorated with pearls, topped with a hat resembling a jeweled beret. He also wears a chain around his neck with an emblem. The composition is surrounded by ornate designs and a rectangular border with geometric patterns. Below the portrait, there is Latin text inscribed for additional context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [first published, 1602]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23 × 15.2 cm (9 1/16 × 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.47


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

Q65216478

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