James I
1603
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1603
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
James I is a 1603 ink by Karel van Mallery, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows James I, a king, in a formal setting. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious look. The artist did a good job with the details, like the king's face and clothes, which makes it interesting to look at. The king's portrait is very detailed, with intricate designs on his clothes. This suggests the artist was skilled at drawing small details. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Mallery, Karel van.
