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James VI, King of Scotland

Pieter de Jode I

1603

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

James VI, King of Scotland is a 1603 ink by Pieter de Jode I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Pieter de Jode I
When & what style?: 1603 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face. He’s wearing a tall, fancy hat with a feather or jewel on top and a dark fur collar around his neck. Behind his head is a crown and a shield with symbols like lions and flowers. The text at the bottom names him *Iacobus VI* and mentions he’s a king. The lines in the print show how the artist used tiny marks to build up the details. Next, check out how this was made with engraving.