James I, King of England

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a man in a fur-lined robe and a wide-brimmed hat. His beard is thick, and his gaze is steady. The background is plain, but his collar has a ruffled edge. Above his head, a banner reads *"IACOBVS"* and *"D.G. FRANC. ET HIB. REX"* in fancy letters. The tiny lines all over the image create the details—this is how the artist built up shadows and texture. The print was made in 1604, but the style looks older, like it’s borrowing from earlier designs. Want to see how this technique works? Look up engraving.