James I as James VI of Scotland

1600

Dominicus Custos

Associated Names
Dominicus Custos

Artist, Netherlandish, 1550 or after - 1612

Dominicus Custos

Publisher, Netherlandish, 1550 or after - 1612

The image shows a portrait of an individual from the chest up. The person is slightly turned to the right, with their face directed towards the viewer. They have a mustache and short hair that is curled at the front. The individual wears a tall, wide-brimmed hat with a feather, and elaborate formal clothing with intricate patterns and textures. Their attire includes a neck ruffle and embellishments. The background features an ornate oval frame with foliage and floral motifs. Surrounding the image within the frame is Latin text identifying the individual as "OREAD REX SERENISSIMUS IACOBVS VI". Additional script below the portrait suggests the individual is James VI of Scotland.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.9 × 11.8 cm (6 5/8 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.934

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 874, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    Atrium Heroicum

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

Bibliography

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Dominicus Custos, Jörg Diefenbacher, author). Ouderkerk aan den Ijssel: Sound & Vision Publishers, 2002: no. 874, i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q65222702

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