James I in Parliament
1610
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1610
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a crowded room with three levels of people. At the top, a throne sits empty under a canopy, surrounded by a few figures in robes. Below, a group of men in long coats and hats kneels or stands around a table with books and bags. More people fill the middle and lower levels, some leaning on railings or talking in small groups. The walls have tall windows and a patterned ceiling with beams. Notice how the artist uses fine lines to create shadows and depth—this isn’t painting, but etching. The scene looks busy but orderly, like a formal gathering. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving for how artists carved these detailed prints.
